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Hyperthyroidism (low TSH, High T4/T3) - Diagnostic Algorithm

Radioactive iodine scan – get if concern for nodular
Algorithm Radioactive ... iodine scan – get ... if concern for nodular ... if pregnant or breast ... #Algorithm #Workup
Giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) definition: Most common systemic inflammatory vasculitis in older adults
particularly those coming ... 1-2 cm) is required ... mg per day or 1 ... slow taper over 1- ... required +/- prompt ophthalmology
Terrien's Marginal Degeneration on Slit Lamp Ocular Examination

70-year-old patient who consulted for subconjunctival hemorrhage x 1
subconjunctival hemorrhage x 1 ... and rheumatoid arthritis ... observed, with areas ... It is diagnosed ... #ophthalmology
SAPHO Syndrome Summary

What?
SAPHO syndrome is a rare chronic inflammatory disorder of bone, joint, and skin characterized
nonerosive inflammatory arthritis ... radiographs of affected areas ... sites such as the collar ... bone, breast bone ... efficacious include IL-1
Evaluation of Recurrent Falls

Core Concept:
Maintaining an upright posture requires the integrated function of multiple systems.
Disruption in
the following areas ... contribute to falls. 1. ... Cataracts - Macular ... - Rheumatoid arthritis ... Recurrent #Falls #Diagnosis
PFAPA Syndrome - Periodic Fever, Aphthous Stomatitis, Pharyngitis, and Adenitis

EPIDEMIOLOGY:
PFAPA is the most common syndrome entailing
globally, excluding areas ... exhibit an exudative coating ... often paired with arthritis ... during attacks; arthritis ... IL-1 is a major