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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Epidemiology: 10-180/100,000, Typically Age 20-40, F:M
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus ... - CRP: Usually normal ... • Immunologic Workup ... • Treatment: Usual ... #SLE #lupus #Systemic
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... deficiency - Abnormal ... Microscopic) - Viral ... Rash: - ITP - APLS ... deficiency Work
SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)

Suspect:
Clinical evidence of (fatigue, rash, photosensitivity, inflammatory arthritis, weight loss, and fever) and
SLE (Systemic Lupus ... Antiribosomal P, APLA ... disorders • CAD APLA ... vein thrombosis Hematologic ... Vasculitis: • Distal
Drug Induced Lupus vs SLE
Drug Induced Lupus (DIL):
 • Epidemiology: -10% of all lupus cases, drug-dependent,
• Immunologic Workup ... months to years) Systemic ... • Immunologic Workup ... • Treatment: Usual ... comparison #table #rheumatology
Polycythemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Polycythemia itself isn’t a diagnosis. Like many things, it is a condition
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... frequently affected systems ... Better call hematology ... you’ll do a good workup ... #workup #hematology
Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APLS) Testing - Hypercoagulable Workup Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Vascular thrombosis
Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APLS ... Hypercoagulable Workup ... Algorithm INDICATIONS ... #Algorithm #diagnosis ... #hematology