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

1) Is visual loss caused
of GCA? ... Temporal Doppler US : halo ... sign PET/CT: ... #Rheumatology # ... Ophthalmology #Diagnosis
Giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) definition: Most common systemic inflammatory vasculitis in older adults
with systemic, neurologic ... Involves large and medium ... them, but urgent rheumatology ... required +/- prompt ophthalmology ... #Symptoms #Diagnosis
One and a Half Syndrome on Physical Exam

This 28 year old patient presented to clinic with
One and a Half Syndrome ... formation) and MLF (medial ... the hospital, diagnosed ... #ophthalmology ... #neurology
Behçet's Syndrome
Systemic disease associated with inflammation of multiple organs, small-vessel vasculitis and large-vessel vasculopathy
Epidemiology:
 • Young
skin injury) • Neurologic ... Medium and large ... inhibitors • Uveitis- Ophthalmology ... #signs #symptoms ... #rheumatology #
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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+ MPO-ANCA MEDIUM ... and branches • GCA ... Presentation - Systemic Symptoms ... purpura: strong sign ... #rheumatology #
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
purpura: Strong sign ... Elevated ESR and CRP GCA ... develop in pts with GCA ... primary condition MEDIUM ... #Rheumatology