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Causes of Fatigue - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Endocrine
 • Hypo/Hyperthyroidism
 • Diabetes
 • Pituitary Insufficiency
 • Adrenal
Algorithm Endocrine ... Neoplastic / Hematologic ... • Anemia • ... • Rheumatoid Arthritis ... • Drug Abuse (e.g
Giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) definition: Most common systemic inflammatory vasculitis in older adults
systemic sx + signs ... systemic complaints- anemia ... them, but urgent rheumatology ... GCA #Temporal #Signs ... #Management
Rheumatology Workup - Laboratories Studies in Rheumatic Diseases

• Septic arthritis - Gram stain and culture of
Rheumatology Workup ... the presence of anemia ... Screening Tests for Chronic ... #laboratory #workup ... #diagnosis #testing
Drug Induced Lupus vs SLE
Drug Induced Lupus (DIL):
 • Epidemiology: -10% of all lupus cases, drug-dependent,
Constitutional symptoms, Arthritis ... • Immunologic Workup ... • Immunologic Workup ... • Evolution: Chronic ... #diagnosis #management
SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)

Suspect:
Clinical evidence of (fatigue, rash, photosensitivity, inflammatory arthritis, weight loss, and fever) and
erythematosus (ACLE ... Differential Diagnosis ... . hematologic) ... lymphopenia, low PLT • Anemia ... with Lupus: • Chronic
Essential Thrombocythemia (ET)
ET is a chronic myeloproliferative neoplasm. Most cases are related to mutations that affect
(ET) ET is a chronic ... • Treatment algorithms ... Thrombocythemia #ET #hematology ... #diagnosis #management ... #hematology
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)

High mortality without prompt recognition and management. HLH is a critical diagnostic consideration in
recognition and management ... • In all patients ... Presentation • Common Signs ... - Cytopenias (anemia ... #Management #Hematology