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Cryoglobulinemia Summary

Cryoglobulins:
 • Cryoglobulins are Igs in the serum that precipitate in vitro at temperatures below
RA - 5 to 20% Sjögren's ... syndrome - type ... Henoch-Schönlein purpura) • Cutaneous ... rheumatoid arthritis, Sjögren's ... classification #rheumatology
Sjogren's Syndrome Overview

Epidemiology:
• F > M: 9:1
• 5-6th Decades (can be any age)

Autoimmune exocrinopathy multisystemic disease
Sjogren's Syndrome ... enlargement Sjogren's ... skin (xerosis) • Cutaneous ... Symptomatic: artificial tears ... #Syndrome #Rheumatology
Cutaneous larva migrans skin Rash
25 F recent Caribbean vacation, walked barefoot on sand and now with
Cutaneous larva ... Cutaneous larva ... Cure rates near ... larva #migrans #skinRash ... dermatology #clinical #photo
Extra-articular and Other Conditions Associated with Joint Pain

Eyes
  • Iritis or uveitis - Spondyloarthropathies, Sarcoidosis,
GI - Felty syndrome ... • Felty's syndrome ... enlargement - Sjögren's ... Inflammation of ear ... differential #diagnosis #rheumatology
Behçet's Syndrome
Systemic disease associated with inflammation of multiple organs, small-vessel vasculitis and large-vessel vasculopathy
Epidemiology:
 • Young
Behçet's Syndrome ... vasculitis) • Cutaneous ... tests in Behcet syndrome ... Giant retinal tears ... signs #symptoms #rheumatology
SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)

Suspect:
Clinical evidence of (fatigue, rash, photosensitivity, inflammatory arthritis, weight loss, and fever) and
scarring • Subacute cutaneous ... dermatomyositis, Sjogren ... Non-autoimmune rheumatologic ... inflammation Cutaneous ... Erythematosus #Diagnosis #Rheumatology
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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aphthous ulcers, cutaneous ... • Cogan Syndrome ... well as inner ear ... strong sign of cutaneous ... differential #diagnosis #rheumatology
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
Strong sign of cutaneous ... (lower legs), cutaneous ... aphthous ulcers, cutaneous ... vasculitis • Cogan syndrome ... Differential #Diagnosis #Rheumatology
Gout - Diagnosis and Management Summary

3 Conditions for Gout to Manifest:
1. Hyperuricemia
2. Monosodium urate deposition in
sex • Metabolic syndrome ... not possible • Ultrasound ... 2 attacks in a year ... management #treatment #rheumatology
Relapsing Polychondritis

What is it?
Recurrent inflammation of the cartilage in the body (Autoimmune disorder)

Who?
• Most frequently: 40
Eyes • Inner ear ... like "cauliflower ear ... Most common • Sjogren ... syndrome • Vexus ... Polychondritis #rheumatology