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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Gastrointestinal Manifestations
 - Thrombosis of vessels in the pancreas, Vasculitis -> Acute Pancreatitis
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus ... - Budd Chiari Syndrome ... Gastrointestinal #Complications ... pathophysiology #signs ... #symptoms #diagnosis
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE): Musculoskeletal Manifestations

 • Immune Complex Deposition
    - Arthralgia, Arthritis
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus ... Erythematosus #SLE #MSK ... Musculoskeletal #Complications ... pathophysiology #signs ... #symptoms #diagnosis
Lupus (SLE): Mucocutaneous Manifestations

 • Langerhan cells and keratinocytes release cytokines -> localized inflammatory response ->
Lupus (SLE): Mucocutaneous ... > Mouth, Nasal Ulcers ... pathophysiology #diagnosis ... #signs #symptoms ... #complications
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Causes:
 • Large lumbar degenerative disc herniation (central)
 • Severe lumbar spondylosis
 • Neoplasm
Cauda Equina Syndrome ... / Symptoms / Complications ... #MSK #pathophysiology ... #diagnosis #symptoms ... #signs
Neuromyelitis Optica (NMO) - Clinical Manifestations
 • Optic neuritis: Reduced visual acuity, ranging from mild to
pain • Extra-CNS complications ... disorders (Systemic lupus ... Manifestations #diagnosis ... #neurology #symptoms ... #signs
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia - Summary

Cancer affecting lymphocytes/Mature B cell neoplasm
 • Lymphocytes accumulate in large numbers
with no early symptoms ... Physical Exam/Signs ... plaques, nodules, ulcers ... phenomenon CLL Diagnosis ... • Richter’s Syndrome
Sarcoidosis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology
1) High incidence in Scandinavian countries (11-24 cases per 100,000 individuals
Sarcoidosis - Diagnosis ... at the time of diagnosis ... skin (16-32%): lupus ... anterior/posterior MSK ... #Management #Signs
Rheumatoid Arthritis - Signs and Symptoms
 • Ocular: Keratoconjunctivitis sicca, Episcleritis, Scleritis, Scleromalacia perforans
 • Pulmonary:
and Symptoms • ... Airways disease, Complications ... gastritis and peptic ulcer ... Thrombocytosis, Felty's syndrome ... #Symptoms #diagnosis
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
 •
livedo reticularis, ulcers ... genital aphthous ulcers ... such as systemic lupus ... Presentation - Systemic Symptoms ... purpura: strong sign
Bulimia Nervosa: Complications
GASTROINTESTINAL
 • Dehydration & inability to digest food -> Constipation
 • Recurrent vomiting exposes
Acid reflux and ulcers ... • Boerhaave syndrome ... pathophysiology #diagnosis ... #signs #symptoms ... #psychiatry