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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Gastrointestinal Manifestations
 - Thrombosis of vessels in the pancreas, Vasculitis -> Acute Pancreatitis
Vasculitis -> Acute ... Enzymes - Budd ... Chiari Syndrome ... pathophysiology #signs ... #symptoms #diagnosis
Fever in Returning Travelers from Tropical Regions - Frequent Differential Diagnoses
Medical History:
 • Skin exposure to
Regions - Frequent Differential ... localizing signs ... enzymes) - Viral ... , Lassa fever, acute ... • Abdominal pain
Approach to Headaches - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Red flags (PHANTOMS):
 • Pattern change, progressively worse, papilledema
 •
Diagnosis Algorithm ... papilledema • Horner syndrome ... ) • Systemic symptoms ... , fever, myalgia ... arteritis • Acute
Abnormal liver function tests algorithm.
 This figure details the initial response to abnormal liver blood tests.
tests algorithm ... suspicious clinical symptoms ... /signs should be ... presence of metabolic syndrome ... #Enzymes #Differential
Rare Causes of Abdominal Pain
 • Hereditary Angioneurotic Edema - Recurrent visceral that may by swelling
Mediterranean Fever ... by serositis • Acute ... - May involve symptoms ... Positive Carnett's sign ... #differential #
Approach to Joint Pain - Arthritis Differential Diagnosis Framework

Inflammatory Versus Noninflammatory Pain
 • Is it inflammatory
- Arthritis Differential ... noninflammatory Signs ... constitutional symptoms ... - Autoimmune Rheumatologic ... #Differential #
Differentiation Syndrome in APML
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: common in APL (2-48% depending on the study)
 • Triggers:
Differentiation Syndrome ... : • Common: fever ... effusions, weight gain ... Diagnosis: >3 symptoms ... initiation • Differential
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)
Definition: Overwhelming clinical syndrome associated with excessive macrophage activation and cytokine storm due to
Overwhelming clinical syndrome ... Diagnosis: HLH signs ... and symptoms can ... presents as an acute ... agent are the main
Spinal Cord Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Spinal cord neurological lesion:
Clinical findings:
 • Symptoms and signs below
Cord Disorders - Differential ... and signs below ... reported at level ... MCTD, Sjogren syndrome ... #algorithm
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
Presentation: Systemic Symptoms ... purpura: Strong sign ... Muscle strength & enzymes ... • Progressive symptoms ... #Diagnosis #Rheumatology