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Sarcoidosis
Stage 1 - Bilateral LAD without involvement of lung parenchyma
Stage 2 - Bilateral LAD with involvement
interstitial lung disease ... common - Rare to hear ... crackles on exam, may hear ... #Sarcoidosis #Diagnosis ... #Stages #Staging
Ear Pain (Otalgia) - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Primary Otalgia 
 - Pain that originates from the ear
Ear Pain (Otalgia ... originates from the ear ... , sparing the ear ... carcinoma • Thoracic ... and ear canal
To be eligible for hospice beneficiaries with Alzheimer’s disease must have a FAST Scale of greater
with Alzheimer’s disease ... properly; may develop fear ... Functional #Assessment #Staging ... #Test #Hospice ... #Diagnosis #Geriatrics
The Stages of Syphilis 

Primary Syphilis 
- The chancre lesion is the hallmark of primary syphilis.
and nephrotic syndrome ... within the last year ... Latent #Tertiary #Diagnosis ... #Staging ** ... of Infectious Diseases
Extra-articular and Other Conditions Associated with Joint Pain

Eyes
  • Iritis or uveitis - Spondyloarthropathies, Sarcoidosis,
GI - Felty syndrome ... Inflammation of ear ... , sparing the lobe ... #differential #diagnosis ... #rheumatology
Syphilis - Clinical Manifestations and Treatment

1) Primary Syphilis
 • Direct lesion contact during sex is responsible
Aortitis, ascending thoracic ... Early latent year ... Late latent >1 year ... #Syphilis #stages ... #diagnosis #management
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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- Differential Diagnosis ... • Cogan Syndrome ... well as inner ear ... retinopathy Lab Tests ... #rheumatology #
SAPHO Syndrome Summary

What?
SAPHO syndrome is a rare chronic inflammatory disorder of bone, joint, and skin characterized
changes: CRP, ESR ... • Imaging: ... blockers had the best ... osteoarticular and skin disease ... #Rheumatology #
CPPD vs Gout

== CPPD == 

Think About CPPD When:
 • Self-limited synovitis after surgery/trauma (> 65
• Underlying disease ... states Pathophysiology ... • Metabolic syndrome ... crystals • Gram stain ... Gout #Comparison #rheumatology
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Ischemic heart disease ... determine if stress test ... echo in the last year ... upper abdominal/thoracic ... stratification #diagnosis