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ANA Patterns and Associated Rheumatic Diseases:
 • Homogeneous: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), Mixed connective tissue disease
ANA Patterns and ... lupus erythematosus ... lupus erythematosus ... #patterns #rheumatology ... #diagnosis #differential
Antinuclear Antibodies (ANA)
ANA or Anti-NucIear Antibody refers to antibodies against antigens in the nucleus → like
lupus erythematosus ... lupus erythematosus ... lupus erythematosus ... #patterns #rheumatology ... #diagnosis #differential
Causes of Diffuse Lymphadenopathy - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Reactive:
 - Systemic Inflammatory
     •
Causes of Diffuse ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Lupus Erythematosus ... #Causes #Hematology ... #Oncology
Allopecia - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hair Loss

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
Traction alopecia Diffuse ... Hair Loss Pattern ... pattern hair loss ... Vitamin D levels Systemic ... #Diagnosis #dermatology
Hair Loss (Alopecia) - General (Diffuse and Focal) Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
Hair Loss (Alopecia ... and Focal) Differential ... erythematosus ... planopilaris Pattern ... #causes
SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)

Suspect:
Clinical evidence of (fatigue, rash, photosensitivity, inflammatory arthritis, weight loss, and fever) and
SLE (Systemic Lupus ... arthritis, weight loss ... Diagnosis: • ANCA-associated ... lupus erythematosus ... #Diagnosis #Rheumatology
Diffuse Hair Loss (Alopecia) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus erythematosus
 • Lichen
Diffuse Hair Loss ... Irreversible-biopsy required • Lupus ... erythematosus ... planopilaris Pattern ... #causes
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
 •
often causes arthritis ... Diagnosis: Systemic ... lupus erythematosus ... #diagnosis #rheumatology ... #classification
Drug Induced Lupus vs SLE
Drug Induced Lupus (DIL):
 • Epidemiology: -10% of all lupus cases, drug-dependent,
Workup: - ANA ... months to years) Systemic ... Lupus Erythematosus ... comparison #table #rheumatology ... #diagnosis #management
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
Diagnosis: • Systemic ... malaise, weight loss ... ischemia • Skin: Erythematous ... often causes arthritis ... #Diagnosis #Rheumatology