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SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)

Suspect:
Clinical evidence of (fatigue, rash, photosensitivity, inflammatory arthritis, weight loss, and fever) and
Classification: ... , dermatomyositis ... fibromyalgia) • Infections ... Chronic B-cell activation ... #Diagnosis #Rheumatology
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
 •
often causes arthritis ... ) pattern: antibodies ... SLE) • Urinalysis ... #rheumatology # ... classification
Anti-NXP-2 Dermatomyositis

What?
DM with generalized subcutaneous edema
Pts have more myalgias, more severe weakness, and an increased prevalence
Antibodies targeting ... #AntiNXP2 #Dermatomyositis ... #diagnosis #management ... #rheumatology # ... dermatology
Sjogren's Syndrome Overview

Epidemiology:
• F > M: 9:1
• 5-6th Decades (can be any age)

Autoimmune exocrinopathy multisystemic disease
overlaps with RA, SLE ... salivary ducts Clinical ... MALT Lymphoma • Lung ... Sjogrens #Syndrome #Rheumatology ... #Diagnosis #Management