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ANA (Antinuclear Antibody) and ANCA (Antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies)
 • Systemic lupus erythematosus
   1. Anti-dsDNA
ANA (Antinuclear ... ) • Systemic sclerosis ... #Antinuclear #Antibody ... #rheumatology # ... diseases
Antinuclear Antibodies (ANA)
ANA or Anti-NucIear Antibody refers to antibodies against antigens in the nucleus → like
Antibody refers ... context of other symptoms ... (SLE), Systemic ... : Lupus (SLE), Systemic ... #patterns #rheumatology
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus - Diagnosis
Manifestations:
 - Arthritis 69%
 - Malar rash 40%
 - Fever 36%
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Auto-Antibodies: - ANA ... and Lupus Mimickers ... , Still's disease ... #symptoms #mimickers ... #differential #rheumatology
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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diseases, such ... as systemic lupus ... LFT • ESR • ANA ... , and SLE) • Urinalysis ... #rheumatology #
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
super-antigen mediated disease ... Pallidum - Lyme Disease ... MCTD - Bechet disease ... #diagnosis #management ... #neurology #differential