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Giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) definition: Most common systemic inflammatory vasculitis in older adults
arteritis (GCA) ... with systemic, neurologic ... GCA can present ... the “Chewing gum test ... #Signs #Symptoms
Gout (Gouty Arthritis) - MSK Radiology
Imaging Findings:
 • Eccentric soft-tissue densities surrounding the third proximal interphalangeal
Gout (Gouty Arthritis ... mass and NO prior signs ... • This case should ... - **MSK rads ... Giant Cell Tumor Tendon
Behçet's Syndrome
Systemic disease associated with inflammation of multiple organs, small-vessel vasculitis and large-vessel vasculopathy
Epidemiology:
 • Young
skin injury) • Neurologic ... meningitis), MCC CNS symptoms ... that can confirm ... #management #signs ... #symptoms #rheumatology
Sweet Syndrome

Acute febrile neutrophilic dermatosis (Sweets Syndrome) is a skin condition characterized by fever and inflamed
Rash: multiple tender ... Episcleritis Signs ... and Symptoms: ... Sudden onset of tender ... lymphoma, breast CA
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) Diagnosis and Management Summary

WHAT?
 • Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is a common systemic inflammatory
motion in the shoulders ... bed, or lifting arms ... • Associated symptoms ... for giant cell arteritis ... symptoms.
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
may precede the neurologic ... Neurological symptoms ... An elevated white ... count in the CSF should ... #management #neurology
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
purpura: Strong sign ... diminished, or tender ... proximal muscles of shoulder ... • Progressive symptoms ... arterial aneurysms can
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis ... /Edrophonium test ... - Cogan sign ... - Peek sign 2. ... #management #neurology
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Differential Diagnosis ... Reflexes: • Deep tendon ... • Examine for signs ... #PhysicalExam #neurology ... #comatose #diagnosis
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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and branches • GCA ... arterial aneurysms can ... purpura: strong sign ... diminished, or tender ... retinopathy Lab Tests