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SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)

Suspect:
Clinical evidence of (fatigue, rash, photosensitivity, inflammatory arthritis, weight loss, and fever) and
SLE (Systemic Lupus ... Classification: ... rheumatologic diseases ... lupus erythematosus ... #Diagnosis #Rheumatology
Antinuclear Antibodies (ANA)
ANA or Anti-NucIear Antibody refers to antibodies against antigens in the nucleus → like
Positive ANAAutoimmune ... lupus erythematosus ... lupus erythematosus ... lupus erythematosus ... #rheumatology #diagnosis
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus - Diagnosis
Manifestations:
 - Arthritis 69%
 - Malar rash 40%
 - Fever 36%
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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus ... 69% - Malar rash ... Diagnosis and Lupus ... #Lupus #Erythematosus ... #rheumatology
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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often causes arthritis ... mucositis - Rash ... lupus erythematosus ... #rheumatology # ... classification
Drug Induced Lupus vs SLE
Drug Induced Lupus (DIL):
 • Epidemiology: -10% of all lupus cases, drug-dependent,
Discontinuation of causal ... of autoantibodies ... Lupus Erythematosus ... #sle #comparison ... #table #rheumatology
Cryoglobulinemia Summary

Cryoglobulins:
 • Cryoglobulins are Igs in the serum that precipitate in vitro at temperatures below
Syndrome: • Clinical ... diseases: - 10% ... lupus erythematosus ... diagnosis #types #classification ... #rheumatology #
Erythemas Summarized
Erythema ab igne
 • A dermatosis that results from repeated exposure to heat (fires, heating
Erythema ab igne • A dermatosis ... of necrotizing vasculitis ... presenting with erythematous ... PrathitKulkarni #Erythemas #comparison ... #table #differential
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
Vasculitis - Differential ... ischemia • Skin: Erythematous ... , mucositis • Rash ... often causes arthritis ... #Rheumatology
Autoimmune Myositis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Inflammatory Myopathies: Commonly symmetric proximal muscle weakness, no substantial muscle pain
Symptoms: • Gottron rash ... Mechanic's hands Autoantibodies ... • Conduction system ... statins - probably caused ... Myositis #Myopathy #rheumatology