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Giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) definition: Most common systemic inflammatory vasculitis in older adults
vessels involved/damaged ... systemic sx + signs ... in literature (NEJM ... cases (Cornelia NEJM ... GCA #Temporal #Signs
Suspected Celiac Disease - Diagnosis Algorithm

Celiac disease suspected:
 • Signs and symptoms of celiac disease
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suspected: • Signs ... discernable cause • Signs ... T1DM, Addisons, microscopic ... , eosinophilic enteritis
Double Apical Impulse (S4) Visualization on Physical Exam - A small stick taped to the chest
A small stick taped ... PhysicalExam #Video #Signs ... #Cardiology #NEJM
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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PR3-ANCA): • Microscopic ... and often causes arthritis ... Glomerulonephritis, arthritis ... purpura: strong sign ... Dx: GPA, EGPA, microscopic
Sweet Syndrome

Acute febrile neutrophilic dermatosis (Sweets Syndrome) is a skin condition characterized by fever and inflamed
of the joints (arthritis ... Episcleritis Signs ... of the joints (arthritis ... Neutrophilic rheumatoid arthritis ... : - Biopsy - Microscopic
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
purpura: Strong sign ... GCA (Giant Cell Arteritis ... mucositis • Rash, arthritis ... (PR3-ANCA)): Microscopic ... and often causes arthritis