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Aortitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework
Non-Infectious Aortitis:
 • Vasculitides: Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), Takayasu's arteritis, Cogan's Syndrome,
: Giant Cell Arteritis ... GCA), Takayasu's arteritis ... , Cogan's Syndrome ... RD), Rheumatoid Arthritis ... #Diagnosis #rheumatology
Cryoglobulinemia Summary

Cryoglobulins:
 • Cryoglobulins are Igs in the serum that precipitate in vitro at temperatures below
• Autoimmune diseases ... arthralgia, and arthritis ... SLE), rheumatoid arthritis ... #types #classification ... #rheumatology #
Causes of Fatigue - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Endocrine
 • Hypo/Hyperthyroidism
 • Diabetes
 • Pituitary Insufficiency
 • Adrenal
Neoplastic / Hematologic ... • Anemia • ... • Rheumatoid Arthritis ... • Somatization Disorder ... Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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arthritis. (± glomerulonephritis ... Glomerulonephritis, arthritis ... mucositis - Rash, arthritis ... differential #diagnosis ... #rheumatology #
SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)

Suspect:
Clinical evidence of (fatigue, rash, photosensitivity, inflammatory arthritis, weight loss, and fever) and
, inflammatory arthritis ... arthritis, adult-onset ... Arthritis: • ... Symptoms limited to: Arthritis ... #Rheumatology
Giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) definition: Most common systemic inflammatory vasculitis in older adults
Giant cell arteritis ... ) Giant cell arteritis ... diagnosis = vasculitis ... them, but urgent rheumatology ... #GiantCell #arteritis
SAPHO Syndrome Summary

What?
SAPHO syndrome is a rare chronic inflammatory disorder of bone, joint, and skin characterized
nonerosive inflammatory arthritis ... Rule out other causes ... osteoarticular and skin disease ... #Rheumatology # ... diagnosis #management
Hodgkin's Lymphoma Overview

Hodgkin's lymphoma (HL) is an uncommon hematological malignancy arising from mature B cells. It
• Autoimmune disorders ... Hodgkin Lymphoma Workup ... number of sites of disease ... #hematology #oncology ... #management
Elevated Globulin - Protein Gap (Total Protein - Albumin > 4)

Work-up of an Elevated Globulin Gap:
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Albumin > 4) Work-up ... changes (POEMS syndrome ... (RA, Temporal arteritis ... gastric tumors • Hematology ... #diagnosis #hematology