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Inflammatory Myopathies
Dermatomyositis
 • Onset: Subacute
 • Pattern: Proximal
 • CK: Up to 50X ULN
 • Autoantibodies:
Anti-MDA5, anti-Mi ... heliotrope, shawl sign ... #Myopathies #differential ... diagnosis #comparison #rheumatology ... #table
Gout (Gouty Arthritis) - MSK Radiology
Imaging Findings:
 • Eccentric soft-tissue densities surrounding the third proximal interphalangeal
mass and NO prior signs ... NOT interpret MRI ... Differential diagnosis ... : • Inflammatory ... diagnosis #msk #rheumatology
Giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) definition: Most common systemic inflammatory vasculitis in older adults
common systemic inflammatory ... systemic sx + signs ... very remarkable w/differential ... them, but urgent rheumatology ... #GiantCell #arteritis
Features That Differentiate Acute Pericarditis from Myocardial Ischemia or Infarction and Pulmonary Embolism

In contrast to the
Features That Differentiate ... associated with rheumatologic ... pain, such as MI ... Pericarditis #Symptoms #Signs ... Presentation #comparison #Table
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
Vasculitis - Differential ... purpura: Strong sign ... oligoclonal bands • MRI ... syndrome: Ocular inflammatory ... #Diagnosis #Rheumatology