SAQ46 – Rheum – polyarthritis

A 35 year old man presents to the emergency department with swelling to both his left knee and right elbow joints.

a. List four (4) MOST LIKELY differential diagnoses for this presentation.

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b. List four (4) features on history that may assist with obtaining a diagnosis.

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c. State two (2) KEY REASONS to perform a knee joint aspiration for this patient.

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d. List four (4) contraindications to performing a knee aspiration in this patient.

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e. List four (4) KEY LIKELY diagnoses that you would consider if the patient was a 5 year old female.

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