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Lupus Nephritis Classification Algorithm

#Lupus #Nephritis #Classification #Algorithm #diagnosis #differential #types #rheumatology #nephrology #renal
Classification #Algorithm #diagnosis ... #differential # ... types #rheumatology ... #nephrology #renal
Uveitis - Definition, Causes and SUN Classification

Inflammation of the iris, ciliary body, vitreous, retina and/or choroid
Incidence
body, vitreous, retina ... blindness, linked to macular ... Classification #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Ophthalmology ... #Rheumatology
Behcet's Syndrome - Diagnosis
Diagnostic Criteria for Behget's Syndrome (International Study Group for Behget's Disease):
 • Recurrent,
Behcet's Syndrome - Diagnosis ... Diagnostic Criteria ... disease: Uveitis or retinal ... (e.g. uveitis, retinal ... #criteria #rheumatology
Differential diagnosis of schistocytes / fragmentation hemolysis:
 • Thrombotic microangiopathies (TMA)
    - TTP
Differential diagnosis ... • Scleroderma renal ... #schistocytes #differential ... #diagnosis #hematology
Vasculitis Involving the Skin - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Primary: 50% Cutaneous Vasculitis: Leukocytoclastic Vasculitis
Secondary: CTD: SLE, RA
Involving the Skin - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... IgM deposits • Nodular ... #rheumatology # ... differential #diagnosis
Causes of Bleeding / Bruising - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Thrombocytopenia - Quantitative Defect
 • Decreased Production
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Bleeding / Bruising - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... ASA) • Renal Disease ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #Hematology
Causes of Anemia by Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Low Mean Corpuscular Volume (<80
Volume (MCV) - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Renal Disease, Liver ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #Hematology
Erythrocytosis - Polycythemia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Elevated Hemoglobin:
 • Males: Hb > 16.5 g/dL/HCT ≥ 49%
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- Polycythemia Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Hypoxia-independent: Post-renal ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #hematology
Adult-Onset Still's Disease
Clinical triad: Fever, Arthralgia/arthritis, Skin rash ± odynophagia
+ Biological inflammation: Increased neutrophils, Hyperferritinemia, decreased
fraction < 20% Differential ... Diaqnoses: • ... • Ocular: uveitis ... Stills #Disease #diagnosis ... management #treatment #rheumatology
Causes of Hypocomplementemia - CHAMPS Mnemonic
C - Cryoglobulinemia (85%), C3 glomerulopathy, cirrhosis
H - Heavy Chain deposition
Erythematosus (total 50, renal ... CHAMPS #Mnemonic #diagnosis ... #differential # ... hematology