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Algorithm - Approach to the differential diagnosis of the patient presenting with overt glomerular proteinuria. CMV
/white cell casts ... pancreatitis), joints ... heart disease, ear ... effusion), mouth (ulcers ... nose (epistaxis), skin
Dermatologic Manifestations of Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (GPA)

Skin involvement in granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) is common and
GPA causes disease ... surfaces of the joints ... reticularis Differential ... syndrome • Giant cell ... #rheumatology
Ear Pain (Otalgia) - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Primary Otalgia 
 - Pain that originates from the ear
Cholesteatoma • Basal/squamous ... cell CA • Melanoma ... Temporomandibular joint ... Oral aphthous ulcers ... subdural hematoma, lung
Extra-articular and Other Conditions Associated with Joint Pain

Eyes
  • Iritis or uveitis - Spondyloarthropathies, Sarcoidosis,
• Interstitial lung ... Inflammation of ear ... Scleroderma Thickened skin ... #pain #differential ... #diagnosis #rheumatology
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
Nodosa: • PAN most commonly ... , mucositis • Rash ... tract, and often causes ... Palpable purpura, joint ... #Diagnosis #Rheumatology
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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tract, and often causes ... vesicular eruption - Joints ... mucositis - Rash ... as inner ear disease ... #diagnosis #rheumatology
SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)

Suspect:
Clinical evidence of (fatigue, rash, photosensitivity, inflammatory arthritis, weight loss, and fever) and
3rd Decade Skin ... permanent alopecia Differential ... Arthritis: • Joint ... Kidney disease common ... : • Chronic B-cell
Common Dermatological Conditions - Distribution and Morphology
 • Acne vulgaris - Face, upper back, chest -
Common Dermatological ... • Squamous cell ... especially lower lip, ears ... ; pruritis #dermatology ... #rash #differential
Anti-NXP-2 Dermatomyositis

What?
DM with generalized subcutaneous edema
Pts have more myalgias, more severe weakness, and an increased prevalence
(blue-purple) rash ... interphalangeal joints ... Muscle atrophy may cause ... diagnosis #management #rheumatology ... #dermatology