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Drug Induced Lupus vs SLE
Drug Induced Lupus (DIL):
 • Epidemiology: -10% of all lupus cases, drug-dependent,
• Immunologic Workup ... • Immunologic Workup ... • Evolution: Chronic ... Lupusreference #druginduced ... #table #rheumatology
Approach to Thrombocytosis - Elevated Platelet Count - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Peripheral Smear concerning for malignancy?
Peripheral Smear ... for workup, including ... Rebound effect from treatment ... Glucocorticoids, IL ... • Infections: Chronic
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Epidemiology: 10-180/100,000, Typically Age 20-40, F:M
of SLE versus DIL ... • Immunologic Workup ... life-threatening • Treatment ... • Evolution: Chronic ... Management #Summary #rheumatology
Drug Induced Liver Injury (DILI) - Stepwise Diagnosis Algorithm
DILI suspicion
Features toxic aetiology: Skin involvement, Kidney injury,
Stepwise Diagnosis Algorithm ... non-essential drug/HDS treatments ... e.g. ascites), Chronic ... #DrugInduced #Liver ... #hepatology
Drug Induced Lupus (DIL)
 • Epidemiology: -10% of all lupus cases, drug-dependent, 4:1 to 1:1 F:M
• Immunologic Workup ... constitutional symptoms • Treatment ... Lupusreference #DrugInduced ... #Lupus #DIL #rheumatology ... #diagnosis #treatment
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... fulminans - DIC ... Autoimmune Vasculitis (lupus ... deficiency Work ... #Causes #dermatology
Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)

What?
Myelodysplastic syndromes are a group of disorders caused by blood cells that are poorly
formed or don’t work ... Peripheral Smear ... Marrow Failure • Chronic ... Workup: • Complete ... Syndromes #diagnosis #hematology
Management of Pruritus in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease
Pruritus with no primary lesions - differential diagnosis:
Patients with Chronic ... pruritus • Hematologic ... ; OR • Baby oil ... #Pruritus #Treatment ... #Algorithm #Hemodialysis