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Primary Sjogren’s Syndrome: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
• Primary Sjögren's is a solitary process whereas secondary Sjögren's
process whereas secondary ... diseases • In secondary ... (PBC), or with systemic ... lupus erythematosus ... (SLE) Signs /
Pruritus - Generalized Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Systemic and Primary Causes
== Primary Skin Lesions ==
Macules /
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... BUN: • Chronic renal ... Myelodisplastic syndrome ... #secondary #systemic ... #generalized #dermatology
Primary and Secondary Causes of Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Primary (Essential) (95%) - Onset between age
Primary and Secondary ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... taken at home, work ... excess (Cushing syndrome ... Hyperthyroidism (mainly systolic
Nail Disorders secondary to Systemic Diseases
Nail Fold Abnormality
 • SLE
 • Scleroderma
 • Dermatomyositis
Koilonychia - Spoon-shaped
Nail Disorders secondary ... Abnormality • SLE ... • Nephrotic syndrome ... #Secondary #dermatology ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Macrophage Activation Syndrome (MAS)
Classified among the secondary or acquired forms of haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (sHLH)

What?
A subset of
Classified among the secondary ... lupus erythematosus ... lupus erythematosus ... [SLE], AOSD) • ... #Diagnosis #Management
Pruritus - No Primary Skin Lesion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Blood Glucose:
 • Diabetes Mellitus
Liver Function Tests/Enzymes:
Pruritus - No Primary ... Myelodisplastic syndrome ... #Pruritus #secondary ... #systemic #generalized ... #dermatology #Differential
Polycythemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Polycythemia itself isn’t a diagnosis. Like many things, it is a condition
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... frequently affected systems ... some time, let’s see ... up EPO levels Primary ... #workup #hematology
Sjogren's Syndrome Overview

Epidemiology:
• F > M: 9:1
• 5-6th Decades (can be any age)

Autoimmune exocrinopathy multisystemic disease
Vaginal dryness • Primary ... other diseases • Secondary ... overlaps with RA, SLE ... ab (specific in primary ... Rheumatology #Diagnosis #Management
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)

High mortality without prompt recognition and management. HLH is a critical diagnostic consideration in
of the immune system ... Types of HLH • Primary ... STX11, STXBP2 • Secondary ... Presentation • Common Signs ... #Hematology #HemeOnc