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Vasculitis - Break down based on vessel size 
Distribution of vessel involvement by large vessel vasculitis,
Large vessel vasculitis ... Medium vessel vasculitis ... of vessel, from aorta ... left to right) aorta ... #Diagnosis #Rheumatology
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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, arthritis LARGE ... and branches • GCA ... : - Aorta and ... purpura: strong sign ... #rheumatology #
Giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) definition: Most common systemic inflammatory vasculitis in older adults
Involves large and ... medium sized vessels ... those coming off aorta ... = vasculitis vs ... them, but urgent rheumatology
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
purpura: Strong sign ... < 30 years • Aorta ... primary condition MEDIUM ... Thrombosis and arterial aneurysms ... #Rheumatology
Behçet's Syndrome
Systemic disease associated with inflammation of multiple organs, small-vessel vasculitis and large-vessel vasculopathy
Epidemiology:
 • Young
and large-vessel ... Medium and large ... coronary artery aneurysms ... #management #signs ... #symptoms #rheumatology