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SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)

Suspect:
Clinical evidence of (fatigue, rash, photosensitivity, inflammatory arthritis, weight loss, and fever) and
) Suspect: Clinical ... and fever) and laboratory ... 3rd Decade Skin ... Malignancy (e.g. hematologic ... Seizures • Strokes Skin
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Autoimmune Vasculitis (lupus ... : - ITP - APLS ... deficiency Work ... Fecal occult blood test ... cryoglobulins • Skin
Drug Induced Lupus vs SLE
Drug Induced Lupus (DIL):
 • Epidemiology: -10% of all lupus cases, drug-dependent,
to 1:1 F:M • Clinical ... Constitutional symptoms, Arthritis ... NPSLE rare, Malar rash ... calcium-b) • Laboratory ... • Immunologic Workup
Rheumatology Workup - Laboratories Studies in Rheumatic Diseases

• Septic arthritis - Gram stain and culture of
Rheumatology Workup ... joint • Systemic lupus ... more time for the laboratory ... ANA and RF (if clinical ... #laboratory #workup
Drug Induced Lupus (DIL)
 • Epidemiology: -10% of all lupus cases, drug-dependent, 4:1 to 1:1 F:M
to 1:1 F:M • Clinical ... Constitutional symptoms, Arthritis ... NPSLE rare, Malar rash ... calcium-b) • Laboratory ... • Immunologic Workup