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Giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) definition: Most common systemic inflammatory vasculitis in older adults
Giant cell arteritis ... (GCA) Giant cell ... those coming off aorta ... systemic sx + signs ... in literature (NEJM
Lymphangioleiomyomatosis- Computed tomography of the chest, reconstructed in the coronal plane at the level of the
Spindle cells coexpressing ... confirmed the diagnosis ... Lymphangioleiomyomatosis #LAM #radiology ... #CT #wedge #biopsy ... #NEJM
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
purpura: Strong sign ... < 30 years • Aorta ... CRP GCA (Giant Cell ... Arteritis): • Aorta ... ESR > 50mm/hr • Biopsy
Squamous-Cell Carcinoma of the Lung- ...Physical examination revealed decreased air entry in the base of the
Squamous-Cell Carcinoma ... bronchoscopy and biopsy ... confirmed a diagnosis ... #NEJM #clinical ... #radiology #CT #
Thumbprinting in Ischemic Colitis- Contrast-enhanced computed tomography of the abdomen, performed to evaluate the possibility of
infectious colitis, as well ... consistent with a diagnosis ... colitis #clinical #radiology ... #CT #thumbprinting ... #sign #NEJM