Rheumatology: How are classifications of RA? and differential diagnosis?

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How are classifications of RA? and differential diagnosis?

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Use ACR/EULAR classifications, not for diagnosis usually, score>6.
differential (Osteoarthritis, peripheral SPA, viral arthritis (parvo), Lyme, acute sarcoid (Lofgren), Connective tissue disease (SLE, myositis, Sjogren), crystal, polymyalgia)

Rheumatology

How are classifications of RA? and differential diagnosis?

Use ACR/EULAR classifications, not for diagnosis usually, score>6. differential (Osteoarthritis, peripheral SPA, viral arthritis (parvo), Lyme, acute sarcoid (Lofgren), Connective tissue disease (SLE, myositis, Sjogren), crystal, polymyalgia)

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