5 results
Management of Lupus Nephritis
Lupus nephritis (LN) in 10 to 40% of SLE
Hallmark = proteinuria 20.5 g/g
in 10 to 40% of SLE ... Hallmark = proteinuria ... renal histological evaluation ... • Class IV - Diffuse ... glomeruli) Diffuse
Causes of Thrombocytopenia and Platelet Disorders - Differential Diagnosis and Workup
History:
 - Prior platelet count, family
Thrombocytopenia and Platelet Disorders ... smear, HIV/HCV testing ... test, ANA (e.g., SLE ... changes), high MCV anemia ... - Bone marrow evaluation
Hemolytic Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Sickle cells - Consider sickle cell disease (diverse genotypes):
Hemolytic Anemia ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... genotypes): SS, SC, SE ... Consider RBC membrane disorder ... workup #hematology #testing
Rheumatology Workup - Laboratories Studies in Rheumatic Diseases

• Septic arthritis - Gram stain and culture of
- CCP antibody testing ... the presence of anemia ... Screening Tests for Diffuse ... metabolic or endocrine disorders ... Additional Tests for Diffuse
SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)

Suspect:
Clinical evidence of (fatigue, rash, photosensitivity, inflammatory arthritis, weight loss, and fever) and
Skin Disease Classification ... ) • Endocrine disorders ... pneumonitis • Diffuse ... enteropathy, and diffuse ... lymphopenia, low PLT • Anemia