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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 ... Arthritis, Sjögren ... #Antibodies #ANA ... #diagnosis #differential
SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)

Suspect:
Clinical evidence of (fatigue, rash, photosensitivity, inflammatory arthritis, weight loss, and fever) and
Diagnosis: • ANCA-associated ... vasculitis, rheumatoid ... Serositis Labs: • ANA ... • (-) ANA + (+ ... #Diagnosis #Rheumatology
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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often causes arthritis ... rheumatic diseases ... , and SLE) • Urinalysis ... differential #diagnosis ... classification
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Rash - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... (lupus, RA, Sjogren's ... Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #dermatology