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Antinuclear Antibodies (ANA)
ANA or Anti-NucIear Antibody refers to antibodies against antigens in the nucleus → like
likely it will be clinically ... (SLE), Sjogren's ... , Interstitial Pulmonary ... #rheumatology #diagnosis ... #differential
Extra-articular and Other Conditions Associated with Joint Pain

Eyes
  • Iritis or uveitis - Spondyloarthropathies, Sarcoidosis,
Interstitial lung ... , SLEPulmonary ... arteritis #Extrarticular ... #pain #differential ... #diagnosis #rheumatology
Nontuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM) Infections 

Mycobacterial species other than those belonging to the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex and
(NTM) Infections ... status NTM Cause ... Pulmonary Disease ... Diagnosis Of NTM ... #NTM #Infections
SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)

Suspect:
Clinical evidence of (fatigue, rash, photosensitivity, inflammatory arthritis, weight loss, and fever) and
alopecia Differential ... Diagnosis: • ANCA-associated ... dermatomyositis, Sjogren ... fibromyalgia) • Infections ... #Diagnosis #Rheumatology
Sjogren's Syndrome Overview

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

Autoimmune exocrinopathy multisystemic disease
Sjogren's Syndrome ... overlaps with RA, SLE ... Syndrome Diagnosis ... #Syndrome #Rheumatology ... #Diagnosis #Management