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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Epidemiology: 10-180/100,000, Typically Age 20-40, F:M
(SLE) - Diagnosis ... - CRP: Usually normal ... Positive in 60-80% of cases ... Erythematosus #Diagnosis ... #rheumatology
CNS Manifestations of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

Clinical Manifestations: Demyelinating Syndrome, Headache, Movement disorders, Seizure disorders, Aseptic
autoantibodies that will cause ... permeability Diagnosis ... #rheumatology # ... cerebritis #diagnosis ... #management #treatment
Drug Induced Lupus vs SLE
Drug Induced Lupus (DIL):
 • Epidemiology: -10% of all lupus cases, drug-dependent,
CRP - Usually normal ... Discontinuation of causal ... Usual therapeutic management ... comparison #table #rheumatology ... #diagnosis #management
Bleeding and Bruising - Disorders of Hemostasis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

== Quantitative or Qualitative defect in
- Differential Diagnosis ... cascade is intact - test ... inhibitor and lupus ... discern these causes ... #Hematology
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Differential Diagnosis ... • Examine for signs ... Casey Albin MD @ ... #PhysicalExam #neurology ... #comatose #diagnosis
Sarcoidosis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology
1) High incidence in Scandinavian countries (11-24 cases per 100,000 individuals
and Management ... symptoms are not caused ... skin (16-32%): lupus ... ), liver (pain/abnormal ... #Management #Signs
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
Bedside: ice pack test ... /Edrophonium test ... - Cogan sign ... - Peek sign 2. ... #management #neurology
Giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) definition: Most common systemic inflammatory vasculitis in older adults
systemic sx + signs ... the “Chewing gum test ... them, but urgent rheumatology ... GCA #Temporal #Signs ... #Management
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
bouts of HTN Diagnostic ... • Bilateral signs ... Sjogren's • CSF: - Abnormal ... negative, MOG-IgG test ... #management #neurology
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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tract, and often causes ... such as systemic lupus ... purpura: strong sign ... retinopathy Lab Tests ... #rheumatology #