Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD
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Blurry vision in a patient with HIV/AIDS
Anterior Segment:
 β€’ Herpes zoster ophthalmicus
 β€’ Keratitis (HSV, Staph,
with HIV/AIDS Anterior ... ) β€’ Uveitis (Syphilis ... retinitis* β€’ Ocular ... (crypto, PJP, syphilis ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Uveitis - Definition, Causes and SUN Classification

Inflammation of the iris, ciliary body, vitreous, retina and/or choroid
Incidence
body, vitreous, retina ... tuberculosis, syphilis ... Classification: Anterior ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... Ophthalmology #Rheumatology
Causes of Anterior Uveitis - Differential Diagnosis
Anterior Uveitis - 90% of cases of Uveitis
 β€’ Inflammation
- Differential Diagnosis ... vitreous humor, and retina ... Posner-Schlossman Syndrome ... (common), VZV, syphilis ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Behcet's Syndrome - Diagnosis
Diagnostic Criteria for Behget's Syndrome (International Study Group for Behget's Disease):
 β€’ Recurrent,
Behcet's Syndrome ... - Diagnosis Diagnostic ... disease: Uveitis or retinal ... (e.g. uveitis, retinal ... #criteria #rheumatology
Vision Loss - Differential Diagnosis
Chronic: 
  - Cornea: Scarring, Edema
  - Lens: Cataracts
- Differential Diagnosis ... Cataracts - Macula: Macular ... degeneration - Retina ... Corneal Abrasion, Anterior ... #Differential #Diagnosis
The Stages of Syphilis 

Primary Syphilis 
- The chancre lesion is the hallmark of primary syphilis.
- Ocular syphilis ... manifestations including anterior ... and nephrotic syndrome ... roots, causing a syndrome ... Latent #Tertiary #Diagnosis
Syphilis - Clinical Manifestations and Treatment

1) Primary Syphilis
 β€’ Direct lesion contact during sex is responsible
Symmetric macular ... ; Alopecia β€’ Renal ... Albuminuria, nephrotic syndrome ... Headache, meningitis, ocular ... #stages #diagnosis
Anterior Non-necrotizing Scleritis - Slit Lamp Ocular Examination

This 57 yo WM reported to clinic complaining of
Anterior Non-necrotizing ... Scleritis - Slit Lamp Ocular ... anterior_seg_rocks #Anterior ... #physicalexam #rheumatology ... #SlitLamp
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Stages of Syphilis
Early Primary:
 β€’ Painless chancre
 β€’ Regional lymphadenopathy
Early Secondary:
 β€’ Fever, malaise
 β€’ Rash
Stages of Syphilis ... Painless chancre β€’ Regional ... β€’ Gummatous β€’ Nodular ... BostonChiefs #Syphilis ... symptoms #signs #diagnosis
Transient Monocular Vision loss - Differential Diagnosis
Ischemia	
 - Large artery disease (atherothrombosis, embolus, dissection).
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- Differential Diagnosis ... occlusive disease (anterior ... Ocular causes - ... closure glaucoma), anterior ... #Differential #Diagnosis