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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus - Diagnosis
Manifestations:
 - Arthritis 69%
 - Malar rash 40%
 - Fever 36%
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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus ... Diagnosis and Lupus ... #Diagnosis #autoantibodies ... #signs #symptoms ... #rheumatology
Antinuclear Antibodies (ANA)
ANA or Anti-NucIear Antibody refers to antibodies against antigens in the nucleus → like
(SLE), Systemic ... : Lupus (SLE), Systemic ... , Interstitial Pulmonary ... #rheumatology #diagnosis ... #differential
SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)

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

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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disease Differential ... Diagnosis: Systemic ... , such as systemic ... Symptoms (Sx) in ... #diagnosis #rheumatology
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
Diagnosis: • Systemic ... , such as SLE, atherosclerotic ... purpura: Strong sign ... Nodosa: • PAN most commonly ... Diagnosis #Rheumatology
Autoimmune Myositis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Inflammatory Myopathies: Commonly symmetric proximal muscle weakness, no substantial muscle pain
lung disease Malignancy ... lung disease • ... lung disease • ... • Conduction system ... Myositis #Myopathy #rheumatology
Anti-NXP-2 Dermatomyositis

What?
DM with generalized subcutaneous edema
Pts have more myalgias, more severe weakness, and an increased prevalence
without these autoantibodies ... • Antibodies targeting ... papules Clinical ... #diagnosis #management ... #rheumatology #
Mycoses

HISTOPLASMOSIS
• Inhalation of conidia → Yeast → travel to lymph nodes → spread in body
• Bird
droppings • Most common ... symptomsRheumatologic ... five major clinical ... Meningitis, septic arthritis ... #Management #Infections