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Adult-Onset Still's Disease (AOSD)
Rare inflammatory disorder of unknown etiology, difficult to diagnose because of heterogenous presentation.
Adult-Onset Still's ... Disease (AOSD) ... #Disease #AOSD ... #rheumatology #diagnosis ... #management #treatment
Adult-Onset Still's Disease
Clinical triad: Fever, Arthralgia/arthritis, Skin rash ± odynophagia
+ Biological inflammation: Increased neutrophils, Hyperferritinemia, decreased
Adult-Onset Still's ... arthritis, Skin rash ... Complications: MAS ... #management #treatment ... #rheumatology
Adult Onset Still's Disease
Systemic inflammation with urticarial rash.
Rash: 
 • Nonpruritic, evanescent (correlates with time of
Adult Onset Still's ... #Stills #disease ... #AOSD #diagnosis ... #rheumatology # ... management
Macrophage Activation Syndrome (MAS)
Classified among the secondary or acquired forms of haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (sHLH)

What?
A subset of
sJIA) • Adult-onset ... Still disease ... rash) • Heart, ... erythematosus [SLE], AOSD ... #Hematology #Rheumatology
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
Vasculitis - Differential ... , mucositis • Rash ... Nervous System: • Onset ... , joint & gut involvement ... Diagnosis #Rheumatology
Anti-NXP-2 Dermatomyositis

What?
DM with generalized subcutaneous edema
Pts have more myalgias, more severe weakness, and an increased prevalence
But can still have ... had more severe disease ... positive patients Treatment ... #diagnosis #management ... #rheumatology #