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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Gastrointestinal Manifestations
 - Thrombosis of vessels in the pancreas, Vasculitis -> Acute Pancreatitis
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus ... the pancreas, Vasculitis ... Systemic #Lupus #Erythematosus ... #SLE #Gastrointestinal ... pathophysiology #signs
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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ischemia - Skin: erythematous ... systemic lupus erythematosus ... purpura: strong sign ... , and SLE) • Urinalysis ... • HBV HCV •
Clinical Features of Systemic Lupus (SLE)
General: Fever (50%), Depression, Fatigue (75%), Weight loss (50%)
Eye: Sjögrens (15%)
Skin
Systemic Lupus (SLE ... Butterfly rash, Vasculitis ... Aseptic necrosis of hip ... #systemic #erythematosus ... #signs #symptoms
Cryoglobulinemia Summary

Cryoglobulins:
 • Cryoglobulins are Igs in the serum that precipitate in vitro at temperatures below
infection, HBV ... infection, HIV infection ... diseases: - 10% SLE ... systemic lupus erythematosus ... (SLE), rheumatoid
Aortitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework
Non-Infectious Aortitis:
 • Vasculitides: Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), Takayasu's arteritis, Cogan's Syndrome,
Non-Infectious Aortitis: • Vasculitides ... ANCA associated vasculitis ... Systemic lupus erythematosus ... (SLE), Sarcoidosis ... Paracoccidioides • Viruses: HIV
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
diseases, such as SLE ... purpura: Strong sign ... of shoulder and hip ... ischemia • Skin: Erythematous ... HTN • Check: HBV
Lung Infections in HIV - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Disease by CD4 Count:
Any CD4 Count:
 • Mycobacterium tuberculosis,
Infections in HIV ... • CT: Halo sign ... papules, pustules, erythematous ... pain, chronic diarrhea ... vomiting, and diarrhea
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
• Bilateral signs ... Evaluate for NMO, SLE ... simplex virus, HIV ... Disorders: - SLE ... - Sjogren - Vasculitis
Terry's Nails

Patient of about 70 years, HIV positive, transplanted kidney donor cadaver in the previous 6
about 70 years, HIV ... hospitalization due to diarrhea ... nails are seen (see ... in addition to signs ... In his original