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Lupus Nephritis Classification Algorithm

#Lupus #Nephritis #Classification #Algorithm #diagnosis #differential #types #rheumatology #nephrology #renal
Lupus Nephritis ... #Lupus #Nephritis ... #diagnosis #differential ... #types #rheumatology ... #nephrology #renal
ANA Patterns and Associated Rheumatic Diseases:
 • Homogeneous: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), Mixed connective tissue disease
erythematosus (SLE ... erythematosus (SLE ... Kumfer @AnnKumfer #Antinuclear ... ANA #patterns #rheumatology ... #diagnosis #differential
Causes of Thrombocytopenia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 
Decreased Megakaryopoiesis
 • Aplastic Anemia
 • Toxic Damage (e.g.
- Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Autoimmune • ITP • SLE ... Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #Hematology
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus - Diagnosis
Manifestations:
 - Arthritis 69%
 - Malar rash 40%
 - Fever 36%
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Neurological 12% - Thrombocytopenia ... involvement 3% SLE-Related ... Diagnosis and Lupus ... Lupusreference #SLE ... #rheumatology
Causes of Proteinuria - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Persistent Proteinuria >150mg/d protein present on repeat testing including overnight
Proteinuria - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... (MPA) • SLE ... #Proteinuria #Nephrology ... Diagnosis #Algorithm
Antinuclear Antibodies (ANA)
ANA or Anti-NucIear Antibody refers to antibodies against antigens in the nucleus → like
Antinuclear Antibodies ... erythematosus (SLE ... Kumfer @AnnKumfer #Antinuclear ... ANA #patterns #rheumatology ... #diagnosis #differential
Rapidly Progressive Glomerulonephritis (RPGN)
RPGN has three primary pathophysiologic causes differentiated by immunofluorescence

Immune Complex Mediated (granular staining):
Complement: Post-strep GN ... , Lupus Nephritis ... Glomerulonephritis #Vasculitis #differential ... #diagnosis #algorithm ... #rheumatology
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Diagnosis Algorithm ... hemostasis: - Thrombocytopenia ... Autoimmune Vasculitis (lupus ... Measurement of antinuclear ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Hemolytic Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Sickle cells - Consider sickle cell disease (diverse genotypes):
Diagnosis Algorithm ... genotypes): SS, SC, SE ... Schistocytes, thrombocytopenia ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #workup #hematology
Algorithm - Approach to the differential diagnosis of the patient presenting with overt glomerular proteinuria. CMV
Algorithm - Approach ... basement membrane; GN ... TTP = thrombotic thrombocytopenic ... #Algorithm #differential ... nephrotic #syndrome #nephrology