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Clinical Manifestations of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

#Systemic #Lupus #Erythematosus #SLE #Manifestations #Signs #Symptoms #Rheumatology #Diagnosis
Erythematosus (SLE ... Erythematosus #SLE ... Manifestations #Signs ... #Symptoms #Rheumatology ... #Diagnosis
Autoimmune Myositis
Necrotizing myopathy is associated with higher CK levels, greater level of muscle weakness, less systemic
Autoimmune Myositis ... less systemic symptoms ... , holster sign, ... Can also see mechanics ... #rheumatology
Clinical Features of Systemic Lupus (SLE)
General: Fever (50%), Depression, Fatigue (75%), Weight loss (50%)
Eye: Sjögrens (15%)
Skin
Systemic Lupus (SLE ... Thrombocytopenia #Lupus #SLE ... erythematosus #signs ... #symptoms #diagnosis ... #rheumatology
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) - Summary
Overview: 
 • Most common leukemia in adults
 • Disorder of
minimal tumor burden Diagnosis ... Constitutional symptoms ... Lymphocytic #Leukemia #oncology ... #hematology #hemeonc ... #diagnosis #management
Hodgkin's Lymphoma vs Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma - Comparison

Hodgkin's Lymphoma:
 • Epidemiology: young adults 20-30, older 50-70
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EBV infection, Autoimmune ... Pylori) - Autoimmune ... Differential Diagnosis ... NonHodgkins #comparison #oncology ... #hematology
Systemic Sclerosis (Scleroderma)
Multi-system autoimmune disease characterized by vasculopathy and progressive fibrosis of skin and internal organs
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Multi-system autoimmune ... skin thickening Signs ... and Symptoms: ... Scleroderma #SSc #rheumatology ... #diagnosis #signs
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus - Diagnosis
Manifestations:
 - Arthritis 69%
 - Malar rash 40%
 - Fever 36%
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involvement 3% SLE-Related ... Lupusreference #SLE ... autoantibodies #signs ... #symptoms #mimickers ... #differential #rheumatology
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) - Typical Signs/Symptoms
Alopecia, Fever, Malar rash, Photosensitivity, Adenopathies, Lupus pneumonia, Pleurisy, Pancreatitis,
Erythematosus (SLE ... ) - Typical Signs ... /Symptoms Alopecia ... #Signs #Symptoms ... #diagnosis #rheumatology
Antinuclear Antibodies (ANA)
ANA or Anti-NucIear Antibody refers to antibodies against antigens in the nucleus → like
Positive ANA ≠ Autoimmune ... context of other symptoms ... Thyroid, Autoimmune ... ANA #patterns #rheumatology ... #diagnosis #differential
Leukostasis vs Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Leukostasis:
 • Pathophysiology: Large, immature blasts and high WBC count cause hyperviscosity
priapism • Lab values ... WBC >100k, + lab signs ... sudden death • Lab values ... Syndrome #TLS #diagnosis ... #management #hematology