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The idiopathic interstitial pneumonias (IIPs) comprise a heterogenous group of disorders. 
They represent fundamental responses of
interstitial pneumonia ... combinations of fibrosis ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #Pulmonary #CTChest ... #RadiologyAssistant
Antinuclear Antibodies (ANA)
ANA or Anti-NucIear Antibody refers to antibodies against antigens in the nucleus → like
physical exam findings ... : Lupus (SLE), Systemic ... , Interstitial Pulmonary ... #rheumatology #diagnosis ... #differential
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 ... interstitial pneumonia ... MALT Lymphoma • Lung ... Sjogrens #Syndrome #Rheumatology
On the left a patient who is treated with cytotoxic drugs for a hematologic malignancy.
The radiographic
The radiographic findings ... like idiopathic pulmonary ... differential. ... #Clinical #Radiology ... #RadiologyAssistant
SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)

Suspect:
Clinical evidence of (fatigue, rash, photosensitivity, inflammatory arthritis, weight loss, and fever) and
SLE (Systemic Lupus ... findings (ANA, ... Classification: ... Diagnosis: • ANCA-associated ... #Rheumatology
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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Diagnosis: Systemic ... LFT • ESR • ANA ... SLE) • Urinalysis ... #diagnosis #rheumatology ... #classification