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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA): Extra-articular manifestations
Skin: 
 • Inflammation of skin (esp. over areas of stress) forms
pleural effusion on CXR ... inflammation tends to cause ... interstitial lung ... pathophysiology #signs ... #symptoms #diagnosis
Amiodarone Induced Lung Toxicity Summary

Who?
• 5% of patients
• Dose ≥ 400 mg per day

How?  Possible
Amiodarone Induced Lung ... gradually with symptoms ... Exclusion of other ILDs ... Improvement in symptoms ... Pulmonary #diagnosis #management
Sarcoidosis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology
1) High incidence in Scandinavian countries (11-24 cases per 100,000 individuals
Diagnosis and Management ... granulomas within the lungs ... are not caused ... e.g. incidental CXR ... #Signs #Symptoms
Anti-NXP-2 Dermatomyositis

What?
DM with generalized subcutaneous edema
Pts have more myalgias, more severe weakness, and an increased prevalence
(in a V-sign), ... Muscle atrophy may cause ... Dermatomyositis: • ILD ... #diagnosis #management ... #rheumatology #
Hodgkin's Lymphoma Overview

Hodgkin's lymphoma (HL) is an uncommon hematological malignancy arising from mature B cells. It
Anterior mediastinal mass ... ingestion • B symptoms ... Serum Copper • Chest ... X-ray (Mediastinal mass ... #oncology #management
Autoimmune Myositis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Inflammatory Myopathies: Commonly symmetric proximal muscle weakness, no substantial muscle pain
Anti-MDA5 (RP-ILD ... ), dermato-rheumatologic ... papules and Gottron sign ... ) • Shawl sign ... statins - probably caused
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)

High mortality without prompt recognition and management. HLH is a critical diagnostic consideration in
hyperinflammatory syndrome caused ... (often termed MAS-HLH ... Presentation • Common Signs ... and Symptoms: ... #Hematology #HemeOnc