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SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)

Suspect:
Clinical evidence of (fatigue, rash, photosensitivity, inflammatory arthritis, weight loss, and fever) and
) Suspect: Clinical ... permanent alopecia Differential ... ANCA-associated vasculitis, rheumatoid ... edema, active urine ... • Seizures • Strokes
Rheumatology Workup - Laboratories Studies in Rheumatic Diseases

• Septic arthritis - Gram stain and culture of
Rheumatology Workup ... joint • Systemic lupus ... ANA result is a strong ... • Serum and urine ... ANA and RF (if clinical
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential ... Heat injury, Heat stroke ... Dermatomyositis Clinical ... Muscle pain - Weakness ... - Dark urine
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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myalgia and muscle weakness ... Diagnosis: Systemic rheumatic ... such as systemic lupus ... Palpable purpura: strong ... #diagnosis #rheumatology
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
Vasculitis - Differential ... Diagnosis: • Systemic rheumatic ... affects the skin, neurologic ... Myalgia and muscle weakness ... #Diagnosis #Rheumatology