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ANA Patterns and Associated Rheumatic Diseases:
 • Homogeneous: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), Mixed connective tissue disease
ANA Patterns and ... SLE), Sjogren's Syndrome ... Antibodies #ANA #patterns ... #rheumatology # ... diagnosis #differential
Arthritis of the Hand - Arthritis Patterns

Osteoarthritis:
• Osteoarthritis of the hand usually involves the DIP and
- Arthritis Patterns ... • MCP + PIP + Wrist ... Hemochromatosis • Wrist ... #hand #diagnosis ... #rheumatology #
Antinuclear Antibodies (ANA)
ANA or Anti-NucIear Antibody refers to antibodies against antigens in the nucleus → like
: The ANA patterns ... SLE), Sjogren's Syndrome ... Arthritis, Sjögren Syndrome ... #rheumatology # ... diagnosis #differential
Pustular Skin Lesions - Differential Diagnosis Framework

What are pustules?
• Pustules < 5-10 mm + pus
• Material
Skin Lesions - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... Irregular pustules on hands ... fingers, volar wrists ... #Diagnosis #Dermatology
Dermatologic Manifestations of Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (GPA)

Skin involvement in granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) is common and
reticularis Differential ... • Goodpasture syndrome ... with a certain pattern ... #rash #diagnosis ... #rheumatology
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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Vasculitides - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... - (C-ANCA) pattern ... - (P-ANCA) pattern ... #diagnosis #rheumatology
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
Vasculitis - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... Diagnosis: • Systemic ... occasional oligoclonal bands ... #Diagnosis #Rheumatology
Autoimmune Myositis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Inflammatory Myopathies: Commonly symmetric proximal muscle weakness, no substantial muscle pain
Autoimmune Myositis - Differential ... slow onset and pattern ... • Mechanic's hands ... Myositis #Myopathy #rheumatology ... #differential #