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Rheumatology Workup - Laboratories Studies in Rheumatic Diseases

• Septic arthritis - Gram stain and culture of
• In contrast ... frozen serum (2) ... (to support a diagnosis ... #laboratory #workup ... #diagnosis #testing
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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vasculitis) - Affects ... and branches • GCA ... Weight loss • Night ... LFT • ESR • ANA ... vasculitis) - 2
Relapsing Polychondritis

What is it?
Recurrent inflammation of the cartilage in the body (Autoimmune disorder)

Who?
• Most frequently: 40
loss, malaise, night ... : • Recurrent bilateral ... Large vessels (aorta ... Loss of vision • Aortic ... Diagnosis: