21 results
Antinuclear Antibody Testing - Nuclear and Cytoplasmic Patterns
Nuclear Patterns:
 • Homogeneous pattern: 
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Antinuclear Antibody ... Scl70 (in some cases ... ARUPLabs #ANA #Antinuclear ... #differential #diagnosis ... #rheumatology
ANA (Antinuclear Antibody) and ANCA (Antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies)
 • Systemic lupus erythematosus
   1. Anti-dsDNA
ANA (Antinuclear ... in drug-induced SLE ... Jcortesizaguirr #ANA #Antinuclear ... Antineutrophil #antibodies #diagnosis ... #rheumatology #
Causes of Thrombocytopenia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 
Decreased Megakaryopoiesis
 • Aplastic Anemia
 • Toxic Damage (e.g.
Causes of Thrombocytopenia ... - Differential Diagnosis ... Autoimmune • ITP • SLE ... #Algorithm #Causes ... #Hematology
Causes of Polycythemia (Erythrocytosis) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Relative - Normal RBC Mass / Decreased Plasma Volume
Causes of Polycythemia ... Algorithm Relative ... Abnormal Abdominal Ultrasound ... #Algorithm #Causes ... #Hematology
Causes of Pleural Effusion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Exudative Effusion:
 - Pulmonary
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Causes of Pleural ... - Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Exudative ... Inflammatory (RA, SLE ... #Algorithm #Causes
Antinuclear Antibodies (ANA)
ANA or Anti-NucIear Antibody refers to antibodies against antigens in the nucleus → like
Antinuclear Antibodies ... , Interstitial Pulmonary ... Kumfer @AnnKumfer #Antinuclear ... ANA #patterns #rheumatology ... #diagnosis #differential
Bronchiectasis: diagnosis and management 

Causes of localized -> diffuse bronchiectasis
Foreign body, Bronchial stenosis (tumor, .. ),
Bronchiectasis: diagnosis ... management Causes ... RA, Sjögren, SLE ... Differential #workup #algorithm ... #pulmonary
Causes of Anemia with Normal Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Decreased WBCs
 - Decreased/NormaI
Causes of Anemia ... Algorithm Decreased ... RA, SLE, PRV, Chronic ... #Algorithm #Causes ... #Hematology
Causes of Fatigue - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Endocrine
 • Hypo/Hyperthyroidism
 • Diabetes
 • Pituitary Insufficiency
 • Adrenal
Causes of Fatigue ... Algorithm Endocrine ... Arthritis • SLE ... Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary ... #Algorithm #causes
Chest Pain - Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

History and Exam
Acute life-threatening causes:
 • Acute myocardial infarction
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Chest Pain - Diagnosis ... and Workup Algorithm ... life-threatening causes ... Pneumothorax • Pulmonary ... EKG • Bedside ultrasound