8 results
ANA (Antinuclear Antibody) and ANCA (Antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies)
 • Systemic lupus erythematosus
   1. Anti-dsDNA
ANA (Antinuclear ... Antibody) and ANCA ... dermatomyositis ... #Antinuclear #Antibody ... #rheumatology #
ANA Patterns and Associated Rheumatic Diseases:
 • Homogeneous: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), Mixed connective tissue disease
ANA Patterns and ... , Polymyositis/Dermatomyositis ... @AnnKumfer #Antinuclear ... #Antibodies #ANA ... #patterns #rheumatology
Antinuclear Antibody Testing - Nuclear and Cytoplasmic Patterns
Nuclear Patterns:
 • Homogeneous pattern: 
   -
Antinuclear Antibody ... Smith, Sm/RNP, Scl ... ARUPConsult @ARUPLabs #ANA ... #Antinuclear #Antibody ... differential #diagnosis #rheumatology
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
Antinuclear Antibody Testing - Nuclear Patterns
Homogeneous pattern: 
 • SLE, SSc, AIH, JIA
 • dsDNA, chromatin,
Antinuclear Antibody ... Smith, Sm/RNP, Scl ... ARUPConsult @ARUPLabs #ANA ... #Antinuclear #Antibody ... differential #diagnosis #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
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
Anti-NXP-2 Dermatomyositis

What?
DM with generalized subcutaneous edema
Pts have more myalgias, more severe weakness, and an increased prevalence
Antibodies targeting ... dorsal part of the MCP ... levels • NXP-2 antibody ... • Clear cell renal ... diagnosis #management #rheumatology