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Giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) definition: Most common systemic inflammatory vasculitis in older adults
Diagnosis = clinical ... GCA versus Temporal ... variably: On one hand ... required due to skip ... required +/- prompt ophthalmology
Cushing's Syndrome - Moon Facies, Buffalo Hump, Abdominal Striae, Thin Skin

A young man presents with rapid
Cushing's Syndrome ... Abdominal Striae, Thin Skin ... the patient's hand ... BuffaloHump #Striae #Clinical ... #Photo
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
- Differential Diagnosis ... CRP GCA (Giant ... Superficial temporal ... develop in pts with GCA ... occasional oligoclonal bands
Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome (SSSS) 
(aka Ritter disease) 
Nikolsky positive 
Clinical 
• Typically occurs 3 to
Syndrome (SSSS) ... Nikolsky positive Clinical ... areas, buttocks, hands ... prevalence of CA-MRSA ... Staphylococcus #Ritters #Diagnosis