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CNS Manifestations of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

Clinical Manifestations: Demyelinating Syndrome, Headache, Movement disorders, Seizure disorders, Aseptic
Disease, PRES Pathophysiology ... permeability Diagnosis ... APS), Secondary ... #rheumatology # ... cerebritis #diagnosis
Petechiae/Purpura - Diagnostic Algorithm. Pathophysiology: 1) Represent the passage of erythrocytes from the intravascular to extravascular
Petechiae/Purpura - Diagnostic ... Pathophysiology: ... of primary or secondary ... #Dermatology #Rash ... Palpable #Algorithm #Differential
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
- Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... in primary or secondary ... Autoimmune Vasculitis (lupus ... #Differential #
Rapidly Progressive Glomerulonephritis (RPGN)
RPGN has three primary pathophysiologic causes differentiated by immunofluorescence

Immune Complex Mediated (granular staining):
three primary pathophysiologic ... Post-strep GN, Lupus ... Pauci-immune mediated (Negative ... Glomerulonephritis #Vasculitis #differential ... #diagnosis #algorithm
Drug Induced Lupus vs SLE
Drug Induced Lupus (DIL):
 • Epidemiology: -10% of all lupus cases, drug-dependent,
NPSLE rare, Malar rash ... pANCA anti-MPO - Negative ... sle #comparison #table ... #rheumatology # ... diagnosis #management
Papulosquamous Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Erythrematous or violaceous papules & plaques with overlying scale
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Papulosquamous Skin Rash ... - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... central clearing • Secondary ... soles • Discoid Lupus
Aortoenteric Fistula - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology:
• Uncommon but life-threatening
• Most common site of bowel connection
• Should be on differential ... Pathophysiology: ... • Secondary AEF ... the OR • HD stable ... first-line study - If negative