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Anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (AION) - Recognition of giant cell arteritis (GCA)

1) Is visual loss caused
Is visual loss caused ... the optic nerve caused ... thrombosis of short ... #Rheumatology # ... Ophthalmology #Diagnosis
Xeropthalmia: Pathogenesis and Ocular Manifestations

Decr Visual pigment -> Keratinization, thickening & non-wetting of the conjunctiva
Pathogenesis and Ocular ... conjunctiva) • Bitot's spots ... pathophysiology #ophthalmology ... #diagnosis #signs ... #symptoms
Giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) definition: Most common systemic inflammatory vasculitis in older adults
identifies 85 to 95% of cases ... required +/- prompt ophthalmology ... absence of visual symptoms ... Temporal #Signs #Symptoms ... #Diagnosis #Management
Central Retinal Artery Occlusion: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Inflammatory Disease: (i.e. GCA, SLE, GPA) ->
GCA, SLE, GPA) - ... -> Cherry-red spot ... retinal edema caused ... #diagnosis #signs ... #symptoms
Scurvy (Vitamin C Deficiency) - Diagnosis and Management

Vitamin C is required for hydroxylation of proline residues
Deficiency) - Diagnosis ... and Management ... Psychiatric symptoms ... , or any other cause ... #Management
Behçet's Syndrome
Systemic disease associated with inflammation of multiple organs, small-vessel vasculitis and large-vessel vasculopathy
Epidemiology:
 • Young
ulceration • Ocular ... meningitis), MCC CNS symptoms ... inhibitors • Uveitis- Ophthalmology ... #management #signs ... #symptoms #rheumatology
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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- Differential Diagnosis ... tract, and often causes ... and branches • GCA ... Presentation - Systemic Symptoms ... #rheumatology #
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
- Differential Diagnosis ... Presentation: Systemic Symptoms ... • Progressive symptoms ... tract, and often causes ... #Rheumatology
SAPHO Syndrome Summary

What?
SAPHO syndrome is a rare chronic inflammatory disorder of bone, joint, and skin characterized
anterior chest wall, parts ... Rule out other causes ... sites such as the collar ... #diagnosis #management ... #Dermatology
Hodgkin's Lymphoma Overview

Hodgkin's lymphoma (HL) is an uncommon hematological malignancy arising from mature B cells. It
ingestion • B symptoms ... lymph node biopsy (diagnostic ... Hodgkins #lymphoma #diagnosis ... classification #hematology ... #oncology #management