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Extra-articular and Other Conditions Associated with Joint Pain

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  • Iritis or uveitis - Spondyloarthropathies, Sarcoidosis,
Extra-articular and ... • Tumor-associated ... - SLE Neurologic ... #differential #diagnosis ... #rheumatology
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Differential Diagnosis ... Unresponsive wakefulness syndrome ... • Locked-in syndrome ... myoclonic movements, tremors ... #PhysicalExam #neurology
Lesions of the Spinal cord - Spinal Cord Syndromes

Spinal cord lesions can result in permanent neurologic
result in permanent neurologic ... involved) - Tendon reflex ... in deep tendon reflexes ... #differential #diagnosis ... #neurology
Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome - Diagnosis
Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome is an idiosyncratic reaction to antipsychotic medications classically characterized
- Diagnosis Neuroleptic ... Malignant Syndrome ... rigidity" +/- tremor ... , sialorrhea), Reflexes ... #Diagnosis #neurology
Behçet's Syndrome
Systemic disease associated with inflammation of multiple organs, small-vessel vasculitis and large-vessel vasculopathy
Epidemiology:
 • Young
skin injury) • Neurologic ... myocarditis, coronary arteritis ... ) Differential Diagnosis ... interferon alfa, or tumor ... signs #symptoms #rheumatology
Ear Pain (Otalgia) - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Primary Otalgia 
 - Pain that originates from the ear
- Differential Diagnosis ... - Ramsay Hunt syndrome ... process Temporal arteritis ... Gastroesophageal reflux ... #differential #diagnosis
Causes of Night Sweats - Differential Diagnosis
 • Malignancy: Lymphoma, Leukemia, Other neoplasm
 • Infections: Human
- Differential Diagnosis ... Orchiectomy • Rheumatologic ... Gastroesophageal reflux ... Chronic fatigue syndrome ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Night Sweats - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Night sweats are a nonspecific symptom that patients commonly experience and
- Differential Diagnosis ... commonly experience and ... alcohol, heroin RHEUMATOLOGIC ... Gastroesophageal reflux ... Chronic fatigue syndrome
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
- Differential Diagnosis ... GCA (Giant Cell Arteritis ... affects the skin, neurologic ... cognitive impairment, neurologic ... #Rheumatology