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Antinuclear Antibodies (ANA)
ANA or Anti-NucIear Antibody refers to antibodies against antigens in the nucleus → like
Antinuclear Antibodies ... lupus erythematosus ... lupus erythematosus ... (SLE), Systemic ... : Lupus (SLE), Systemic
Allopecia - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hair Loss

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
Diagnosis Framework ... : Lupus erythematosus ... , Loose anagen syndrome ... Vitamin D levels Systemic ... #Hairloss
SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)

Suspect:
Clinical evidence of (fatigue, rash, photosensitivity, inflammatory arthritis, weight loss, and fever) and
SLE (Systemic Lupus ... arthritis, weight loss ... ANCA-associated vasculitis, rheumatoid ... lupus erythematosus ... #Systemic #Lupus
Rheumatology Workup - Laboratories Studies in Rheumatic Diseases

• Septic arthritis - Gram stain and culture of
affected joint • Systemic ... lupus erythematosus ... (SLE) - Antinuclear ... double-stranded DNA antibodies ... #Disease #Rheumatoid
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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: Systemic rheumatic ... as systemic lupus ... Anorexia • Weight loss ... C-ANCA) pattern: antibodies ... vasculitis, and SLE