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Giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) definition: Most common systemic inflammatory vasculitis in older adults
definition: Most common ... systemic sx + signs ... systemic complaints- anemia ... them, but urgent rheumatology ... #Management
Common Variable Immunodeficiency (CVID)

What?
CVID: Immunodeficiency disorder with hypogammaglobulinemia -> increased infection risk secondary to impaired B-cell
Autoimmunity • Chronic ... autoimmune hemolytic anemia ... and M panel Management ... Malignancies • Chronic ... #diagnosis #management
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) Diagnosis and Management Summary

WHAT?
 • Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is a common systemic inflammatory
and Management ... • Normocytic anemia ... generally are normal ... treatment for PMR is a chronic ... #Management #Rheumatology
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
purpura: Strong sign ... develop in pts with GCA ... Nodosa: • PAN most commonly ... Eosinophilia, asthma, chronic ... #Rheumatology
Nail Pathologies - Findings in or Near Nails

Paronychia 

A superficial infection of the proximal and lateral
Chronic infections ... include diabetes, anemia ... Nail #Diseases #Abnormal ... #Pathology #Diagnosis ... #Clinical #Signs