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Lupus Nephritis Classification Algorithm

#Lupus #Nephritis #Classification #Algorithm #diagnosis #differential #types #rheumatology #nephrology #renal
Lupus Nephritis ... Classification Algorithm ... #Classification ... #differential # ... types #rheumatology
Hypersensitivity Types and Their Mechanisms
Type I - lgE - Soluble antigen
 - Allergen-specific lgE antibodies bind
Hypersensitivity ... antigen, leading to complement ... Complement activation ... , and systemic lupus ... #Types #Classification
Hypersensitivity: Summary
Type I Hypersensitivity:
 • Immunological Mediator: lgE
 • Immunological Target: Allergen Molecules
 • Ex: Antibiotic
: Summary Type ... conjunctivitis Type ... Graves' Disease Type ... • Ex: Systemic Lupus ... #Classification
Summary table of types of hypersensitivity reactions. 
Type 1
 - Mediators: lgE
 - Antigen Form: Soluble
of hypersensitivity ... antigens, leading to complement ... they activate complement ... glomerulonephritis, Systemic lupus ... allergy #table #classification
Effect of Selected Diseases on Complement Levels - C3, C4
 • SLE C3 ↓ C4 ↓↓
Selected Diseases on Complement ... C4 ↓↓ • MCGN type ... C3 ↓ C4 ↓↓ • Cryo ... ThePeanutKidney #Complement ... Levels #C3 #C4 #differential
Cryoglobulinemia Summary

Cryoglobulins:
 • Cryoglobulins are Igs in the serum that precipitate in vitro at temperatures below
Types: • Type ... • Low serum C4 complement ... vasculitis • Hypersensitivity ... (e.g. systemic lupus ... #classification
Causes of Hypocomplementemia - CHAMPS Mnemonic
C - Cryoglobulinemia (85%), C3 glomerulopathy, cirrhosis
H - Heavy Chain deposition
glomerulonephritis, type ... 1 (50%-80%), type ... S - Systemic Lupus ... Hypocomplementemia #Low #Complement ... Mnemonic #diagnosis #differential
Rapidly Progressive Glomerulonephritis (RPGN)
RPGN has three primary pathophysiologic causes differentiated by immunofluorescence

Immune Complex Mediated (granular staining):
staining): • Low Complement ... Post-strep GN, Lupus ... Idiopathic • Normal Complement ... Glomerulonephritis #Vasculitis #differential ... #diagnosis #algorithm
Causes of Interstitial Lung Disease - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Idiopathic Interstitial Pneumonia
 • (UIP) Usual Interstitial Pneumonia
Lung Disease - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Arthritis, Systemic Lupus ... #ILD #Causes #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)

Suspect:
Clinical evidence of (fatigue, rash, photosensitivity, inflammatory arthritis, weight loss, and fever) and
anti-Smith Ab, low complements ... Skin Disease Classification ... permanent alopecia Differential ... Kikuchi disease • Type-I ... RNP antibodies, Complement