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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE): Musculoskeletal Manifestations

 • Immune Complex Deposition
    - Arthralgia, Arthritis
hydroxychloroquine therapy ... pathophysiology #signs ... #symptoms #diagnosis
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)
Definition: Overwhelming clinical syndrome associated with excessive macrophage activation and cytokine storm due to
: HLH signs and ... Diagnosis via genetic ... empiric antibiotic therapy ... the main goal of therapy ... response HLH-94-based therapy
Aplastic Anemia - Illness Script
Signs and symptoms:
 • Recurrent infections from neutropenia
 • Mucosal bleeding from
Illness Script Signs ... Symptomatic anemia Diagnosis ... immunosuppressive therapy ... Aplastic #Anemia #diagnosis
Autoimmune Myositis
Necrotizing myopathy is associated with higher CK levels, greater level of muscle weakness, less systemic
less response to therapy ... heliotrope rash, Shaw sign ... , holster sign, ... /full triad at diagnosis ... Autoimmune #Myositis #diagnosis
Pott's Disease in Tuberculosis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology:
 - Typically from TB endemic areas
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Tuberculosis - Diagnosis ... cases Clinical Signs ... years - May have signs ... dissemination Diagnosis ... intensive RIPE therapy
Post-Transplantation Lymphoproliferative Disorders (PTLD)
Definition: Lymphoid and/or plasmacytic proliferations that occur as a result of immunosuppression in
immunosuppressive therapy ... Conditioning regimen Signs ... EBV viral load, signs ... extralymphatic tissues Diagnosis ... Disorders #oncology #diagnosis
Thyrotoxic Periodic Paralysis - Illness Script
 • Epidemiology: Asian men age 20-30 with hyperthyroidism of any
corticosteroid therapy ... hormone • Symptoms/signs ... Periodic #Paralysis #diagnosis
Avascular Necrosis: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
 • Physical Trauma (esp. to the scaphoid bone with damage
Glucocorticoid therapy ... - Radiation therapy ... hypolucency "Crescent sign ... pathophysiology #diagnosis ... #signs #symptoms
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
framework to guide therapy ... Signs of poor perfusion ... Signs of congestion ... transitioning to oral therapy ... need inotrope therapy
Gout - Diagnosis and Management Summary

3 Conditions for Gout to Manifest:
1. Hyperuricemia
2. Monosodium urate deposition in
Gout - Diagnosis ... double contour sign ... • First-line therapy ... +Radiographic signs ... Hyperuricemia: Other Therapy