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IgG4-Related Disease
Clinical history:  Man, 60 years, multiorgan involvement, unique or multiple inflammatory pseudotumor
4 phenotypes:
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pseudotumor 4 phenotypes ... Retroperitoneum and aorta ... conventional imaging (aorta ... specific laboratory tests ... workup #treatment #rheumatology
Giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) definition: Most common systemic inflammatory vasculitis in older adults
those coming off aorta ... or sed rate): Value ... , but normal values ... the “Chewing gum test ... them, but urgent rheumatology
Aortic dissection carries an incredibly high mortality that increases 1%/hour. POCUS can be used as a
as a rule-in test ... life threatening diagnosis ... The aorta is the ... anterior third of the aorta ... #Aorta #Flap #Transverse
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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- GI tract: abdominal ... < 30 years - Aorta ... : - Aorta and ... retinopathy Lab Tests ... #rheumatology #