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Algorithm for the Treatment of Membranous Lupus Nephritis
Sub-nephrotic-range proteinuria (<3.5g/d, normal serum albumin) and Preserved kidney
Algorithm for the ... Sub-nephrotic-range ... treat non-renal SLE ... treat extra-renal SLE ... #Algorithm #Treatment
Lupus Nephritis - Diagnostic approach to kidney disease associated with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
SLE patient develops
Lupus Nephritis ... erythematosus (SLE ... > 500 mg/d • Nephritic ... 5%) #Lupus #Nephritis ... #diagnosis #algorithm
SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)

Suspect:
Clinical evidence of (fatigue, rash, photosensitivity, inflammatory arthritis, weight loss, and fever) and
SLE (Systemic Lupus ... ) Suspect: Clinical ... lymphoproliferative syndrome Clinical ... : Drug induced SLE ... suspicion for nephritis
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Epidemiology: 10-180/100,000, Typically Age 20-40, F:M
Erythematosus (SLE ... 40, F:M 9:1 • Clinical ... ulcers, Lupus nephritis ... are evocative of SLE ... management of SLE
Antinuclear antibodies and Systemic lupus
Anti-dsDNA	60-80%	Association with disease activity (when with Farr assay) and lupus nephritis. Can
assay) and lupus nephritis ... Highly specific for SLE ... Association with both SLE ... is clinically suspected ... higly specific for SLE
Causes of Pleural Effusion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Exudative Effusion:
 - Pulmonary
     •
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Inflammatory (RA, SLE ... Cirrhosis • Nephrotic ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Drug Induced Lupus vs SLE
Drug Induced Lupus (DIL):
 • Epidemiology: -10% of all lupus cases, drug-dependent,
Induced Lupus vs SLE ... to 1:1 F:M • Clinical ... Erythematosus (SLE ... 40, F:M 9:1 • Clinical ... ulcers, Lupus nephritis
Nail Disorders secondary to Systemic Diseases
Nail Fold Abnormality
 • SLE
 • Scleroderma
 • Dermatomyositis
Koilonychia - Spoon-shaped
Abnormality • SLE ... discoloration) • Nephrotic ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
EULAR/ACR Classification Criteria for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Clinical Domains:
 • Constitutional domain: Fever
 • Cutaneous domain: Non-scarring
Erythematosus Clinical ... II or V lupus nephritis ... Ill or IV lupus nephritis ... Classification #Criteria #SLE
Retinal detachment on Ocular POCUS

Patient: "I see floaters"
Me: "I see your problem" 

Dx - retinal detachment
Eric
detachment on Ocular POCUS ... Patient: "I see ... floaters" Me: "I see ... @eabramsMD #Clinical ... Ophthalmology #POCUS