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Extra-articular and Other Conditions Associated with Joint Pain

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  • Iritis or uveitis - Spondyloarthropathies, Sarcoidosis,
Associated with Joint Pain ... Scleroderma Thickened skin ... arteritis #Extrarticular ... #differential # ... diagnosis #rheumatology
Ear Pain (Otalgia) - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Primary Otalgia 
 - Pain that originates from the ear
Diagnosis Framework ... Cholesteatoma • Basal/squamous ... cell CA • Melanoma ... Oral aphthous ulcers ... subdural hematoma, lung
Dermatologic Manifestations of Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (GPA)

Skin involvement in granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) is common and
GPA causes disease ... burning sensation or pain ... reticularis Differential ... syndrome • Giant cell ... #diagnosis #rheumatology
Nontuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM) Infections 

Mycobacterial species other than those belonging to the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex and
Milk • Food products ... status NTM Cause ... Advanced HIV (CD4 cell ... diarrhea, abdominal pain ... #differential #
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
Presentation: Systemic Symptoms ... Multinucleated giant cells ... • Progressive symptoms ... tract, and often causes ... #Diagnosis #Rheumatology
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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tract, and often causes ... genital aphthous ulcers ... to exclude are infections ... Presentation - Systemic Symptoms ... #diagnosis #rheumatology
Cryofibrinogenemia Summary

Cryofibrinogenemia Epidemiology:
 • 40-70 years with a modest female predominance

Cryofibrinogenemia:
 • The precipitation of a
Cryofibrinogenemia Symptoms ... Malignancy • Infections ... sensitivity • Painful ulcers ... thrombophlebitis, pulmonary ... hematology
Giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) definition: Most common systemic inflammatory vasculitis in older adults
(GCA) Giant cell ... very remarkable w/differential ... vs infection vs ... required due to skip ... them, but urgent rheumatology
Lung Infections in HIV - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Disease by CD4 Count:
Any CD4 Count:
 • Mycobacterium tuberculosis,
Lung Infections ... • Risk: Can produce ... • Oral mucosal ulcers ... factor • May cause ... #AIDS #pulmonary
Blood Product Transfusions One Pager Summary
Type and screen - determines blood type and detects in recipient
: Fever, flank pain ... Related Acute Lung ... skin flora (GPCs ... #Transfusions #diagnosis ... #management #hematology