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Cryofibrinogenemia Summary

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

Cryofibrinogenemia:
 • The precipitation of a
Cold insoluble globulin ... sensitivity • Painful ulcers ... thrombophlebitis, pulmonary ... cryoglobulins • Negative causes ... #hematology
Extra-articular and Other Conditions Associated with Joint Pain

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  • Iritis or uveitis - Spondyloarthropathies, Sarcoidosis,
Extra-articular and Other Conditions ... • Interstitial lung ... Scleroderma Thickened skin ... #joint #pain #differential ... #diagnosis #rheumatology
Nontuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM) Infections 

Mycobacterial species other than those belonging to the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex and
status NTM Cause ... (buruli ulcer) ... • Predisposing conditions ... Advanced HIV (CD4 cell ... NTM #Infections #differential
Elevated Globulin - Protein Gap (Total Protein - Albumin > 4)

Work-up of an Elevated Globulin Gap:
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gammopathy, and skin ... ovarian tumors, lung ... gastric tumors • Hematology ... Gap #ProteinGap #differential ... #diagnosis #hematology
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
CRP GCA (Giant Cell ... Multinucleated giant cells ... or as primary condition ... tract, and often causes ... #Diagnosis #Rheumatology