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ANA Patterns and Associated Rheumatic Diseases:
 • Homogeneous: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), Mixed connective tissue disease
erythematosus (SLE ... erythematosus (SLE ... @AnnKumfer #Antinuclear ... #Antibodies #ANA ... rheumatology #diagnosis #differential
Antinuclear antibodies and Systemic lupus
Anti-dsDNA	60-80%	Association with disease activity (when with Farr assay) and lupus nephritis. Can
Antinuclear antibodies ... and Systemic lupus ... searched for when ANA ... Raynaud's phenomenon ... rheumatology #table #ANA
Antinuclear Antibodies (ANA)
ANA or Anti-NucIear Antibody refers to antibodies against antigens in the nucleus → like
Antinuclear Antibodies ... Lymphoproliferative Disorders ... @AnnKumfer #Antinuclear ... #Antibodies #ANA ... rheumatology #diagnosis #differential
Approach to managing Glomerulonephritis (GN) in children. 

ANCA, antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies; c-ANCA, cytoplasmic antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies;
cytoplasmic antibodies ... ; SLE, systemic ... lupus erythematosus ... Glomerulonephritis #Algorithm ... #Nephrology #Peds
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus - Diagnosis
Manifestations:
 - Arthritis 69%
 - Malar rash 40%
 - Fever 36%
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Photosensitivity 29% - Raynaud's ... Auto-Antibodies ... : - ANA 95-100% ... Diagnosis and Lupus ... Lupusreference #SLE
Joint Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Monoarthritis
 • Septic
 • Crystalline
     - Gout
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Monoarthritis ... of Lumbar Spine and ... Erythematosus (SLE ... #msk #Differential
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Petechial Rash - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Vasculitis - Collagen disorders ... Autoimmune Vasculitis (lupus ... Measurement of antinuclear
SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)

Suspect:
Clinical evidence of (fatigue, rash, photosensitivity, inflammatory arthritis, weight loss, and fever) and
SLE (Systemic Lupus ... permanent alopecia Differential ... mood disorder ... 1, SCL-70, RNP antibodies ... anticardiolipin antibodies
Rheumatology Workup - Laboratories Studies in Rheumatic Diseases

• Septic arthritis - Gram stain and culture of
joint • Systemic lupus ... erythematosus (SLE ... ) - Antinuclear ... antibodies, which ... metabolic or endocrine disorders
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
autoimmune disorder ... rheumatoid arthritis, SLE ... life-threatening Differential ... - LRP4 antibodies ... diagnosis #management #neurology