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Lupus (SLE): Mucocutaneous Manifestations

 • Langerhan cells and keratinocytes release cytokines -> localized inflammatory response ->
areas -> Scaring alopecia ... inflammation on skin ... Malar (butterfly) Rash ... Livedo Reticularis, Vasculitis ... pathophysiology #diagnosis #signs
Algorithm - Approach to the differential diagnosis of the patient presenting with overt glomerular proteinuria. CMV
Approach to the differential ... nose (epistaxis), skin ... (alopecia, purpura ... palpable purpura, maculopapular ... rash vesicular
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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- Skin, glomeruli ... : - Kidneys: glomerular ... mucositis - Rash ... such as systemic lupus ... purpura: strong sign
SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)

Suspect:
Clinical evidence of (fatigue, rash, photosensitivity, inflammatory arthritis, weight loss, and fever) and
3rd Decade Skin ... and permanent alopecia ... Differential ... Seizures • Strokes Skin ... • Nonscarring alopecia
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
Vasculitis - Differential ... purpura: Strong sign ... • Kidneys: Non-glomerular ... , mucositis • Rash ... vesicles, pustules, maculopapular