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Pulmonary Renal Syndrome

Definition: Diffuse alveolar hemorrhage + Glomerulonephritis
Presentation (Pulmonary and renal manifestations can occur weeks apart):
Differential Diagnosis ... ANCA-positive vasculitis ... (Eosinophilic granulomatosis ... confirm DAH, rule out ... #differential #diagnosis
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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- Differential Diagnosis ... • EGPA: - Eosinophilia ... • Cogan Syndrome ... well as inner ear ... Vessels: Supply gut
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
Diagnosis Framework ... Differential Diagnosis ... progressive) EGPA (Eosinophilic ... Polyangiitis): • Eosinophilia ... purpura, joint & gut
Vancomycin induced Leukocytoclastic Vasculitis (LCV) of the Hand
70 M vertebral osteomyelitis on vancomycin and cefepime for
Diagnosis? ... reaction with eosinophilia ... Churg-Strauss syndrome ... #LCV #Hand #skinrash ... dermatology #clinical #photo
Extra-articular and Other Conditions Associated with Joint Pain

Eyes
  • Iritis or uveitis - Spondyloarthropathies, Sarcoidosis,
Nodules • RA • Gout ... Tophi - Gout ... Lyme disease, Vasculitis ... Amyloidosis • Eosinophilic ... #differential #diagnosis
Gout - Diagnosis and Management Summary

3 Conditions for Gout to Manifest:
1. Hyperuricemia
2. Monosodium urate deposition in
Gout - Diagnosis ... sex • Metabolic syndrome ... and culture • Diagnose ... not possible • Ultrasound ... 2 attacks in a year
Differential Diagnosis of Acute Arthritis

Crystal-induced arthritis: Calcium oxalate, gout, cholesterol, pseudogout, hydroxyapatite crystals

Infectious arthritis: Bacteria, fungi,
Differential Diagnosis ... Calcium oxalate, gout ... arthritis: Behçet syndrome ... arthritis), systemic vasculitis ... hyperlipoproteinemia,* meniscal tear
Strongyloides stercoralis on Microscopy (Duodenal Fluid)

38 year old male truck driver in Buenos Aires.  Kidney
Duodenal Fluid) 38 year ... was taken for diagnosis ... microscopy shown) Diagnosis ... must be ruled out ... hyperinfection syndrome