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Antinuclear Antibodies (ANA)
ANA or Anti-NucIear Antibody refers to antibodies against antigens in the nucleus → like
Antinuclear Antibodies ... (SLE), Sjogren's ... : Lupus (SLE), Systemic ... #Antibodies #ANA ... #diagnosis #differential
Cryoglobulinemia Summary

Cryoglobulins:
 • Cryoglobulins are Igs in the serum that precipitate in vitro at temperatures below
Elevated serum rheumatoid ... DDX: • ANCA (Antineutrophil ... lupus erythematosus ... (SLE), rheumatoid ... arthritis, Sjögren's
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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often causes arthritis ... Diagnosis: Systemic ... rheumatic diseases ... lupus erythematosus ... differential #diagnosis
SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)

Suspect:
Clinical evidence of (fatigue, rash, photosensitivity, inflammatory arthritis, weight loss, and fever) and
SLE (Systemic Lupus ... findings (ANA, ... Diagnosis: • ANCA-associated ... vasculitis, rheumatoid ... #Diagnosis #Rheumatology
Rheumatology Workup - Laboratories Studies in Rheumatic Diseases

• Septic arthritis - Gram stain and culture of
Laboratories Studies in Rheumatic ... lupus erythematosus ... (SLE) - Antinuclear ... antibody (ANA) ... #Arthritis #laboratory