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Gout (Gouty Arthritis) - MSK Radiology
Imaging Findings:
 • Eccentric soft-tissue densities surrounding the third proximal interphalangeal
) - MSK Radiology ... mass and NO prior signs ... Differential diagnosis ... PVNS/Giant Cell Tumor ... #rheumatology
Diagram of different types of bone tumors that can occur around the knee on XRay -
Myeloma - punched out ... blade of grass sign ... Diagnosis #Bony #Differential ... #Radiology #XRay ... #msk #lesions #
Approach to Joint Pain - Diagnostic Framework

1) Chronicity
2) Inflammatory vs Non-Inflammatory
3) Number of Joints Involved

1) Chronicity:
coagulopathy, tumor ... Non-bloody: OA, avascular ... #Joint #Pain #MSK ... #rheumatology # ... approach #workup #differential
Diagram of different types of bone tumors that can occur around the knee on XRay
Age <
occur around the knee ... blade of grass sign ... Lesions #Bony #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #XRay #MSK #pediatrics
Approach to Joint Pain - Arthritis Differential Diagnosis Framework

Inflammatory Versus Noninflammatory Pain
 • Is it inflammatory
Pain - Arthritis Differential ... Mechanical/degenerative disorders ... noninflammatory Signs ... constitutional symptoms ... #Diagnosis #MSK
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
Focal inflammatory disorder ... • Bilateral signs ... and/or symptoms ... Enhancement - TM and tumor ... management #neurology #differential
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
purpura: Strong sign ... pulse deficits vascular ... eruption • Joints ... • Progressive symptoms ... #Diagnosis #Rheumatology
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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eruption - Joints ... Presentation - Systemic Symptoms ... purpura: strong sign ... Vessels: Supply gut ... #diagnosis #rheumatology
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy (PPCM)

What is PPCM?
• A form of acute systolic heart failure that develops late in
• Hypertensive disorders ... normal pregnancy symptoms ... events • Key Point ... Relaxin: reduces vascular ... , selenium) Differential