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Discuss antigen relationships in connective tissue diseases.
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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: What are common head and neck manifestations of Lupus and their treatment?
3.
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Criteria for diagnosis of SLE. What are common head and neck manifestations of Lupus and their treatment?
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Rheumatoid Arthritis-Head and Neck manifestations, diagnosis and treatment.
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Sjogren’s Syndrome-primary vs. secondary forms. What is Mikulicz’s disease?
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Review the diagnosis, H&N manifestations and treatment of Sjogren’s.
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Scleroderma-Describe pathophysiology, H&N manifestations, and treatment. How is it related to CREST?
8.
Polymyositis and dermatomyositis: What are they and how do they differ? Diagnosis, H&N manifestations and treatment?
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Relapsing polychondritis. How do these patients present? What are common H&N manifestations? How is this disorder diagnosed and treated?
10.
A 16-year-old Asian male presents with recurrent aphthous ulcers. Could he have Bechet’s Disease? Discuss the manifestations of this disease and the treatment options.
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Discuss the different types of cartilage and the common locations where each type is found. Relapsing polychondritis effects which kind of cartilage?