2089 results
Autoantibodies in Rheumatology
 • Lupus (SLE): ANA (anti-nuclear antibody), dsDNA (double-stranded DNA), Anti-Smith, Anti-Ro (SSA) and
Rheumatology • Lupus (SLE ... Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome ... LAC) • Sjogren Syndrome ... • Scleroderma (Systemic ... Anti-centromere, Scl
ANA (Antinuclear Antibody) and ANCA (Antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies)
 • Systemic lupus erythematosus
   1. Anti-dsDNA
antibodies) • Systemic ... in drug-induced SLE ... ) • Systemic sclerosis ... scleroderma) - Anti-Scl ... cases • Sjögren syndrome
Antinuclear antibodies and Systemic lupus
Anti-dsDNA	60-80%	Association with disease activity (when with Farr assay) and lupus nephritis. Can
antibodies and Systemic ... Highly specific for SLE ... Associated with SCLE ... overlap syndromes ... autoantibodies #Systemic
SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)

Suspect:
Clinical evidence of (fatigue, rash, photosensitivity, inflammatory arthritis, weight loss, and fever) and
SLE (Systemic Lupus ... erythematosus (SCLE ... Shrinking lung syndrome ... Neuropsychiatric systemic ... #Systemic #Lupus
ANA Patterns and Associated Rheumatic Diseases:
 • Homogeneous: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), Mixed connective tissue disease
• Homogeneous: Systemic ... erythematosus (SLE ... erythematosus (SLE ... ), Sjogren's Syndrome ... erythematosus (SLE
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus - Summary
Antinuclear (ANA) - 95% - Initial screening test
Anti-dsDNA - 50%
 • Associated
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus ... block • Sjogren syndrome ... /systemic sclerosis ... polymyositis overlap syndrome ... @AnnKumfer #Systemic
Commonly Used Clinical Grading Systems
 • Edema Grading Scale
 • Hepatic Encephalopathy Grading (West Haven Criteria)
Clinical Grading Systems ... Edema Grading Scale ... Criteria) • Systolic ... • Grady Coma Scale ... DharSaty #Grading #Systems
Clinical Manifestations of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

#Systemic #Lupus #Erythematosus #SLE #Manifestations #Signs #Symptoms #Rheumatology #Diagnosis
Manifestations of Systemic ... Erythematosus (SLE ... ) #Systemic #Lupus ... Erythematosus #SLE
Extra-articular and Other Conditions Associated with Joint Pain

Eyes
  • Iritis or uveitis - Spondyloarthropathies, Sarcoidosis,
system • Entrapment ... Genitourinary system ... , Behçet's syndrome ... Musculoskeletal System ... Cardiovascular system
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Gastrointestinal Manifestations
 - Thrombosis of vessels in the pancreas, Vasculitis -> Acute Pancreatitis
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus ... - Budd Chiari Syndrome ... distension #Systemic ... Erythematosus #SLE