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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 ... very remarkable w/differential ... in literature (NEJM ... #Signs #Symptoms
Floaters - Differential Diagnosis Framework

What?
Vitreous Floaters:
• Microscopic collagen fibers within the vitreous that tend to clump
Floaters - Differential ... Vitreous Floaters: • Microscopic ... hypotension - bilateral temporary ... tumors/Occipital ... #Floaters #Differential
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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Vasculitides - Differential ... PR3-ANCA): • Microscopic ... and Superficial temporal ... purpura: strong sign ... Dx: GPA, EGPA, microscopic
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
Vasculitis - Differential ... Vasculitis Differential ... purpura: Strong sign ... and Superficial temporal ... (PR3-ANCA)): Microscopic