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Antinuclear Antibodies (ANA)
ANA or Anti-NucIear Antibody refers to antibodies against antigens in the nucleus → like
should be interpreted ... context of other symptoms ... (SLE), Systemic ... : Lupus (SLE), Systemic ... #differential
SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)

Suspect:
Clinical evidence of (fatigue, rash, photosensitivity, inflammatory arthritis, weight loss, and fever) and
SLE (Systemic Lupus ... Classification: ... alopecia Differential ... • Type-I Interferonopathies ... : • Joint pain
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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Symptoms (Sx) in ... purpura: strong sign ... LFT • ESR • ANA ... SLE) • Urinalysis ... #classification
Rheumatology Workup - Laboratories Studies in Rheumatic Diseases

• Septic arthritis - Gram stain and culture of
Systemic lupus ... erythematosus ( ... antibodies, which ... RF test should ... and RF (if clinical
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
, such as SLE, atherosclerotic ... purpura: Strong sign ... proximal muscles of shoulder ... ischemia • Skin: Erythematous ... #Diagnosis #Rheumatology