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Leg Pain - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Bone/Joint Causes of Leg Pain:
 • Fracture
 • Arthritis
 • Gout/pseudogout
Leg Pain - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... • Gout/pseudogout ... epiphysis • Bursitis ... #diagnosis #lower
Gout of the Knee: Image on right demonstrates redness and swelling caused by acute gouty arthritis.
demonstrates redness and ... for comparison. skin ... changes seen in both legs ... Images #Clinical #Photo ... #Gouty #Arthritis
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
- Differential Diagnosis ... arthralgia, arm/leg ... occasional oligoclonal bands ... involvement, abdominal pain ... purpura (lower legs
Giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) definition: Most common systemic inflammatory vasculitis in older adults
variably: On one hand ... claudication: pain ... chews, not just pain ... required due to skip ... required +/- prompt ophthalmology