4 results
Drug Induced Lupus vs SLE
Drug Induced Lupus (DIL):
 • Epidemiology: -10% of all lupus cases, drug-dependent,
Constitutional symptoms ... - Cytopenia - Less ... constitutional symptoms ... #rheumatology #diagnosis ... #management
Behçet's Syndrome
Systemic disease associated with inflammation of multiple organs, small-vessel vasculitis and large-vessel vasculopathy
Epidemiology:
 • Young
meningitis), MCC CNS symptoms ... pathognomonic laboratory ... Skin lesions • Positive ... #management #signs ... #symptoms #rheumatology
Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
DIAGNOSTICS
Paracentesis: 
 • Calculate absolute PMN count (total WBC x PMN %)
 • Correct
Bacterial Peritonitis DIAGNOSTICS ... with PMN count less ... Treat if other signs ... only if worsening symptoms ... #management #prophylaxis
Drug Induced Lupus (DIL)
 • Epidemiology: -10% of all lupus cases, drug-dependent, 4:1 to 1:1 F:M
Constitutional symptoms ... calcium-b) • Laboratory ... - Cytopenia - Less ... #rheumatology #diagnosis ... #treatment #management