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Rheumatology Workup - Laboratories Studies in Rheumatic Diseases

• Septic arthritis - Gram stain and culture of
Rheumatology Workup ... titer, ACE level ... (to support a diagnosis ... #diagnosis #testing ... #Rheumatology
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
Ab to AChR blocks ... Sjogren syndrome, rheumatoid ... dystrophy - Brain stem ... Labs: - AchR antibodies ... #management #neurology
Approach to Joint Pain

History:
Is the pain from:
	• Joint
	• Adjacent bursa
	• Tendon
	• Ligament
	• Bone
	• Muscle
	• Referred from
present both at rest ... in persons with rheumatoid ... Joint #Pain #MSK #rheumatology ... #approach #workup ... #differential #diagnosis
IgG4-Related Disease
Clinical history:  Man, 60 years, multiorgan involvement, unique or multiple inflammatory pseudotumor
4 phenotypes:
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specific laboratory tests ... antinuclear antibodies, rheumatoid ... #management #phenotypes ... #workup #treatment ... #rheumatology
SAPHO Syndrome Summary

What?
SAPHO syndrome is a rare chronic inflammatory disorder of bone, joint, and skin characterized
skin lesions + Rheumatic ... antiinflammatory properties e.g ... blockers had the best ... SAPHO #Syndrome #Rheumatology ... #diagnosis #management