5 results
ANA (Antinuclear Antibody) and ANCA (Antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies)
 • Systemic lupus erythematosus
   1. Anti-dsDNA
ANA (Antinuclear ... Antibody) and ANCA ... dermatomyositis ... #Antinuclear #Antibody ... #rheumatology #
Autoantibodies and their Disease Associations
ANA - Non-specific; common in SLE, autoimmune hepatitis
Anti-CCP, Rheumatoid factor - RA
Anti-dsDNA
Polymyositis / Dermatomyositis ... syndrome Anti-Scl ... disease Endomyseal antibody ... diagnosis #table #rheumatology ... #antibodies
Antinuclear Antibodies (ANA)
ANA or Anti-NucIear Antibody refers to antibodies against antigens in the nucleus → like
Antinuclear Antibodies ... Antibody refers ... , Polymyositis/Dermatomyositis ... #Antibodies #ANA ... #patterns #rheumatology
Anti-NXP-2 Dermatomyositis

What?
DM with generalized subcutaneous edema
Pts have more myalgias, more severe weakness, and an increased prevalence
Antibodies targeting ... levels • NXP-2 antibody ... • Clear cell renal ... #AntiNXP2 #Dermatomyositis ... diagnosis #management #rheumatology
SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)

Suspect:
Clinical evidence of (fatigue, rash, photosensitivity, inflammatory arthritis, weight loss, and fever) and
Still disease, dermatomyositis ... Non-autoimmune rheumatologic ... La, anti-Jo-1, SCL ... -70, RNP antibodies ... anticardiolipin antibodies