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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Epidemiology: 10-180/100,000, Typically Age 20-40, F:M
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus ... Photosensitivity, Alopecia ... Positive in 60-80% of cases ... life-threatening • Treatment ... #Systemic #Erythematosus
Hair Loss (Alopecia) - General (Diffuse and Focal) Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Irreversible-biopsy required • Lupus ... • Discoid lupus ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #causes
Allopecia - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hair Loss

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
Disease: Discoid lupus ... : Lupus erythematosus ... Scaling, pustules, crusts ... Vitamin D levels Systemic ... Differential #Diagnosis #dermatology
CNS Manifestations of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

Clinical Manifestations: Demyelinating Syndrome, Headache, Movement disorders, Seizure disorders, Aseptic
Manifestations of Systemic ... autoantibodies that will cause ... Puncture, EEG Treatment ... #SLE #CNS #neurology ... #rheumatology #
Causes of Splenomegaly - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Infectious
 • Bacterial
 • Viral (EBV)
 • Parasitic
 • Fungal
Congestive
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Inflammatory • Systemic ... Lupus Erythematosus ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #Hematology
Causes of Diffuse Lymphadenopathy - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Reactive:
 - Systemic Inflammatory
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Causes of Diffuse ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Reactive: - Systemic ... Lupus Erythematosus ... #Causes #Hematology
Vesiculobullous Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Vesicles Fragile/EasiIy Ruptured - Intraepidermal blisters, possibly crusts/erosions
 - Inflammatory
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Bullous systemic ... lupus erythematous ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #causes
Drug Induced Lupus vs SLE
Drug Induced Lupus (DIL):
 • Epidemiology: -10% of all lupus cases, drug-dependent,
constitutional symptoms • Treatment ... months to years) Systemic ... Photosensitivity, Alopecia ... life-threatening • Treatment ... comparison #table #rheumatology
Causes of Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) - Acute increase
Causes of Acute ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Drugs • Emboli Systemic ... #KidneyInjury #Nephrology ... #Causes
Mucous Membrane Disorder - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Erosions/Ulcers/Blisters
 - Primary Dermatologic Diseases
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Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... necrolysis - Systemic ... Disease • Systemic ... lupus erythematosus ... #causes