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Antinuclear Antibodies (ANA)
ANA or Anti-NucIear Antibody refers to antibodies against antigens in the nucleus → like
lupus erythematosus ... lupus erythematosus ... lupus erythematosus ... : Lupus (SLE), Systemic ... #rheumatology #diagnosis
SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)

Suspect:
Clinical evidence of (fatigue, rash, photosensitivity, inflammatory arthritis, weight loss, and fever) and
SLE (Systemic Lupus ... ) and laboratory ... Diagnosis: • ANCA-associated ... #Systemic #Lupus ... #Diagnosis #Rheumatology
Cryoglobulinemia Summary

Cryoglobulins:
 • Cryoglobulins are Igs in the serum that precipitate in vitro at temperatures below
: • Clinical triad ... • Autoimmune diseases ... DDX: • ANCA (Antineutrophil ... cytoplasmic antibody ... lupus erythematosus
Drug Induced Lupus vs SLE
Drug Induced Lupus (DIL):
 • Epidemiology: -10% of all lupus cases, drug-dependent,
Workup: - ANA ... Lupus Erythematosus ... #sle #comparison ... #table #rheumatology ... #diagnosis #management
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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often causes arthritis ... Diagnosis: Systemic ... lupus erythematosus ... LFT • ESR • ANA ... #diagnosis #rheumatology
Rheumatology Workup - Laboratories Studies in Rheumatic Diseases

• Septic arthritis - Gram stain and culture of
lupus erythematosus ... antibody (ANA) ... , a negative ANA ... ACE level, CXR, ANCA ... and RF (if clinical