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Systemic Sclerosis (Scleroderma)
Multi-system autoimmune disease characterized by vasculopathy and progressive fibrosis of skin and internal organs
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Systemic Sclerosis ... autoimmune disease ... and Symptoms: ... #SSc #rheumatology ... #diagnosis #signs
Antinuclear Antibodies (ANA)
ANA or Anti-NucIear Antibody refers to antibodies against antigens in the nucleus → like
Positive ANA ≠ Autoimmune ... context of other symptoms ... Lymphoproliferative Disorders, Infection ... , Autoimmune Thyroid ... ANA #patterns #rheumatology
Anterior Non-necrotizing Scleritis - Slit Lamp Ocular Examination

This 57 yo WM reported to clinic complaining of
and had no other symptoms ... no history of systemic ... autoimmune conditions ... for further systemic ... #physicalexam #rheumatology
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus - Diagnosis
Manifestations:
 - Arthritis 69%
 - Malar rash 40%
 - Fever 36%
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Other auto-immune, Infectious ... malignancies, Multiple sclerosis ... autoantibodies #signs ... #symptoms #mimickers ... #differential #rheumatology
Spinal Cord Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Spinal cord neurological lesion:
Clinical findings:
 • Symptoms and signs below
and signs below ... Infections: - ... , Scleroderma, Systemic ... sclerosis - MCTD ... differential #algorithm
Mycoses

HISTOPLASMOSIS
• Inhalation of conidia → Yeast → travel to lymph nodes → spread in body
• Bird
Rheumatologic ... • Sclerosing mediastinitis ... acute pulmonary, systemic ... the circulatory system ... fever • Septic shock
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
Symptoms (SX) in ... , particularly scleritis ... purpura: Strong sign ... • Progressive symptoms ... Differential #Diagnosis #Rheumatology
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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to exclude are infections ... Symptoms (Sx) in ... , particularly scleritis ... purpura: strong sign ... differential #diagnosis #rheumatology
Autoimmune Myositis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Inflammatory Myopathies: Commonly symmetric proximal muscle weakness, no substantial muscle pain
Tenderness → Consider infectious ... RP-ILD), dermato-rheumatologic ... papules and Gottron sign ... ) • Shawl sign ... • Conduction system
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)

High mortality without prompt recognition and management. HLH is a critical diagnostic consideration in
of the immune system ... Triggers: ▪ Infections ... Presentation • Common Signs ... and Symptoms: ... , malignancy, autoimmune