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ANA Patterns and Associated Rheumatic Diseases:
 • Homogeneous: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), Mixed connective tissue disease
lupus erythematosus ... lupus erythematosus ... lupus erythematosus ... ANA #patterns #rheumatology ... #diagnosis #differential
I’M DAMN SHARP - Lupus Diagnosis Mnemonic
I  	 Immunoglobulins (Anti-dsDNA, Anti-Sm, Anti-phospholipid)
M 	 Malar Rash
D
Discoid Rash A Antinuclear ... Pleuritis) H Hematologic ... IMDAMNSHARP #sle #systemic ... #lupus #erythematosus ... #rheumatology #
Lupus Classification
Spontaneous Lupus
 - Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE)
 - Systemic Lupus Erythematosus 
Drug-Induced Lupus
 - Drug-Induced
Lupus Classification ... Lupus Erythematosus ... #systemic #erythematosus ... #rheumatology # ... diagnosis #differential
Hypersensitivity: Summary
Type I Hypersensitivity:
 • Immunological Mediator: lgE
 • Immunological Target: Allergen Molecules
 • Ex: Antibiotic
complexes • Ex: Systemic ... Lupus Erythematosus ... Syndrome, Contact Dermatitis ... #Types #Classification ... #Diagnosis #Definitions
Vesiculobullous Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Vesicles Fragile/EasiIy Ruptured - Intraepidermal blisters, possibly crusts/erosions
 - Inflammatory
Algorithm Vesicles ... • Bullous systemic ... lupus erythematous ... Vesiculobullous #SkinRash ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Eczematous Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Eczematous - Pruritic/Scaly/Erythematous lesions. Usually poorly demarcated
 • Atopic Dermatitis
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Eczematous ... anyone - Allergic ... #Eczematous #SkinRash ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
EULAR/ACR Classification Criteria for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Clinical Domains:
 • Constitutional domain: Fever
 • Cutaneous domain: Non-scarring
EULAR/ACR Classification ... Lupus Erythematosus ... pericarditis • Hematologic ... #Lupus #Erythematosus ... #diagnosis #rheumatology
Causes of Diffuse Lymphadenopathy - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Reactive:
 - Systemic Inflammatory
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Algorithm Reactive ... • Systemic ... Lupus Erythematosus ... • Acne • Allergy ... #Hematology #Oncology
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus - Summary
Antinuclear (ANA) - 95% - Initial screening test
Anti-dsDNA - 50%
 • Associated
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus ... - Summary Antinuclear ... #Lupus #Erythematosus ... #SLE #Summary #diagnosis ... #rheumatology #
Antinuclear Antibodies (ANA)
ANA or Anti-NucIear Antibody refers to antibodies against antigens in the nucleus → like
lupus erythematosus ... lupus erythematosus ... lupus erythematosus ... ANA #patterns #rheumatology ... #diagnosis #differential