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Joint Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Monoarthritis
 • Septic
 • Crystalline
     - Gout
Joint Disorders - Differential ... of Lumbar Spine and ... arthritis - (Reiter’s syndrome ... with Systemic Lupus ... like “butterfly rash
SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)

Suspect:
Clinical evidence of (fatigue, rash, photosensitivity, inflammatory arthritis, weight loss, and fever) and
) Suspect: Clinical ... evidence of (fatigue, rash ... Photosensitive rash ... permanent alopecia Differential ... Clinical Features
Antinuclear Antibodies (ANA)
ANA or Anti-NucIear Antibody refers to antibodies against antigens in the nucleus → like
likely it will be clinically ... , Drug-induced Lupus ... SLE), Sjogren's Syndrome ... Arthritis, Sjögren Syndrome ... rheumatology #diagnosis #differential
CNS Manifestations of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

Clinical Manifestations: Demyelinating Syndrome, Headache, Movement disorders, Seizure disorders, Aseptic
Erythematosus (SLE) Clinical ... Demyelinating Syndrome ... Cerebrovascular Disease ... , PRES Pathophysiology ... cerebritis #diagnosis #management
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Epidemiology: 10-180/100,000, Typically Age 20-40, F:M
SLE) - Diagnosis and ... Management Summary ... 40, F:M 9:1 • Clinical ... Manifestations: Malar rash ... Evolution: Chronic disease
Drug Induced Lupus vs SLE
Drug Induced Lupus (DIL):
 • Epidemiology: -10% of all lupus cases, drug-dependent,
to 1:1 F:M • Clinical ... NPSLE rare, Malar rash ... 40, F:M 9:1 • Clinical ... Manifestations: Malar rash ... Evolution: Chronic disease
Primary Sjogren’s Syndrome: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
• Primary Sjögren's is a solitary process whereas secondary Sjögren's
: Pathogenesis and ... Clinical Findings ... other autoimmune diseases ... RA) or systemic lupus ... #Pathophysiology
Lymphocutaneous Sporotrichiosis Infection

Landscaper w/ painless nodular rash of arm present for months wax and wane; diagnosis?
Lymphocutaneous
painless nodular rash ... biopsy preferred Differential ... University Infectious Diseases ... Sporotrichiosis #Infection #clinical ... #photo #hand
Abnormal liver function tests algorithm.
 This figure details the initial response to abnormal liver blood tests.
considered for urgent referral ... presence of metabolic syndrome ... alcohol-related liver disease ... non-alcoholic fatty liver disease ... Liver #Enzymes #Differential
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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- Differential ... Others: • Lupus ... mucositis - Rash ... Differential ... such as systemic lupus