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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: ... Diagnosis: • ANCA-associated ... • (-) ANA + (+ ... #Diagnosis #Rheumatology
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
 •
often causes arthritis ... ) pattern: antibodies ... SLE) • Urinalysis ... #diagnosis #rheumatology ... #classification
Cryoglobulinemia Summary

Cryoglobulins:
 • Cryoglobulins are Igs in the serum that precipitate in vitro at temperatures below
Syndrome: • Clinical ... DDX: • ANCA (Antineutrophil ... (e.g. systemic lupus ... erythematosus ( ... #rheumatology #
Relapsing Polychondritis

What is it?
Recurrent inflammation of the cartilage in the body (Autoimmune disorder)

Who?
• Most frequently: 40
as: • SLE • RA ... Anti-Matrilin-1 Ab ○ Antibodies ... Nonspecific ↑ ESR, CRP, ANA ... #rheumatology # ... diagnosis #management