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SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)

Suspect:
Clinical evidence of (fatigue, rash, photosensitivity, inflammatory arthritis, weight loss, and fever) and
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus ... cutaneous lupus erythematosus ... (ACLE) • Erythematous ... • Erythematous ... #Diagnosis #Rheumatology
Dermatologic Manifestations of Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (GPA)

Skin involvement in granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) is common and
GPA) is common and ... purpuric macules • Erythematous ... • Ulcerated, erythematous ... Polyangiitis #GPA #dermatology ... #rheumatology
Cryoglobulinemia Summary

Cryoglobulins:
 • Cryoglobulins are Igs in the serum that precipitate in vitro at temperatures below
temperatures below 37°C and ... endothelial injury and ... Types II and III ... systemic lupus erythematosus ... #rheumatology #
Antinuclear Antibodies (ANA)
ANA or Anti-NucIear Antibody refers to antibodies against antigens in the nucleus → like
context of other symptoms ... Systemic lupus erythematosus ... Systemic lupus erythematosus ... Systemic lupus erythematosus ... #patterns #rheumatology
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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ischemia - Skin: erythematous ... mucositis - Rash ... systemic lupus erythematosus ... #rheumatology # ... classification
Cold Agglutinin Disease

3 Types of Cold Sensitive Antibodies:
  1. Cold Agglutinins (CAD)
  2. Donath-Landsteiner
pallor, dyspnea, and ... testing for anti-C3d and ... varicella, Citrobacter and ... hemoglobinemia and ... #hematology #diagnosis
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
Vasculitis - Differential ... ischemia • Skin: Erythematous ... , mucositis • Rash ... • Progressive symptoms ... Diagnosis #Rheumatology
Giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) definition: Most common systemic inflammatory vasculitis in older adults
, and ophthalmic ... Involves large and ... broad category and ... them, but urgent rheumatology ... #GiantCell #arteritis