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Myositis and Myopathies
Polymyositis 
 • Progressive, symmetric muscle weakness 
 • Elevated CK, +Anti-Jo, +Anti-Mi2
Dermatomyositis
muscle weakness, rash ... rimmed vacuoles HIV ... CK, Detectable HIV ... #differential #diagnosis ... #comparison #rheumatology
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
Infections: - Herpes ... zoster, West Nile ... virus - Herpes ... simplex virus, HIV ... #diagnosis #management
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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- Differential Diagnosis ... Conjunctivitis, mucositis ... - Rash, arthritis ... • HBV HCV • ... #rheumatology #
Blood Product Transfusions One Pager Summary
Type and screen - determines blood type and detects in recipient
Reduced RBC • Washed ... exposure can be faster ... maculopapular rash ... #Transfusions #diagnosis ... #management #hematology
Blood Transfusion Reactions

Immune Mediated:
 • Febrile Non-Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction (FNHTR): Most common immune reaction to transfusion.
exposure can be faster ... maculopapular rash ... 2,000,000,000, HBV ... #Transfusion #diagnosis ... #management #hematology
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
- Differential Diagnosis ... muscle weakness • Nerves ... HTN • Check: HBV ... • Rash, arthritis ... #Rheumatology