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Autoantibodies in Rheumatology
 • Lupus (SLE): ANA (anti-nuclear antibody), dsDNA (double-stranded DNA), Anti-Smith, Anti-Ro (SSA) and
Lupus (SLE): ... (anti-nuclear antibody ... others (RNP, aPL antibodies ... • Scleroderma (Systemic ... #associations #table
Hypersensitivity Types and Their Mechanisms
Type I - lgE - Soluble antigen
 - Allergen-specific lgE antibodies bind
lgE antibodies ... - Local and systemic ... - IgG or IgM antibody ... lupus erythematosus ... Diagnosis #Reactions #Table
Summary table of types of hypersensitivity reactions. 
Type 1
 - Mediators: lgE
 - Antigen Form: Soluble
Summary table of ... Action: IgG/lgM antibodies ... Action: Antigen-antibody ... glomerulonephritis, Systemic ... lupus erythematosus
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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rapidly progressing GN ... lupus erythematosus ... purpura: strong sign ... C-ANCA) pattern: antibodies ... differential #diagnosis #rheumatology