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ANA Patterns and Associated Rheumatic Diseases:
 • Homogeneous: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), Mixed connective tissue disease
ANA Patterns and ... , Polymyositis/Dermatomyositis ... Kumfer @AnnKumfer #Antinuclear ... #Antibodies #ANA ... #diagnosis #differential
Antinuclear Antibodies (ANA)
ANA or Anti-NucIear Antibody refers to antibodies against antigens in the nucleus → like
Antinuclear Antibodies ... likely it will be clinically ... , Polymyositis/Dermatomyositis ... Drug-Induced, Inflammatory ... #diagnosis #differential
Vesiculobullous Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Vesicles Fragile/EasiIy Ruptured - Intraepidermal blisters, possibly crusts/erosions
 - Inflammatory
Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Contact dermatitis ... Bullous systemic lupus ... Vesiculobullous #SkinRash ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)

Suspect:
Clinical evidence of (fatigue, rash, photosensitivity, inflammatory arthritis, weight loss, and fever) and
) Suspect: Clinical ... photosensitivity, inflammatory ... permanent alopecia Differential ... Still disease, dermatomyositis ... 1, SCL-70, RNP antibodies
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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Syndrome: - Ocular inflammatory ... such as systemic lupus ... - (C-ANCA) pattern ... : antibodies directed ... - (P-ANCA) pattern