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Drug Induced Lupus vs SLE
Drug Induced Lupus (DIL):
 • Epidemiology: -10% of all lupus cases, drug-dependent,
90% - Low complement ... Discontinuation of causal ... months to years) Systemic ... 80% - Low complement ... #comparison #table
Summary table of types of hypersensitivity reactions. 
Type 1
 - Mediators: lgE
 - Antigen Form: Soluble
Allergen-specific lgE causes ... Anaphylaxis, Hay fever ... glomerulonephritis, Systemic ... #classification ... #comparison
Erythemas Summarized
Erythema ab igne
 • A dermatosis that results from repeated exposure to heat (fires, heating
(cutaneous or systemic ... Usually composed ... PrathitKulkarni #Erythemas #comparison ... #table #differential ... #dermatology #compared
Cryoglobulinemia Summary

Cryoglobulins:
 • Cryoglobulins are Igs in the serum that precipitate in vitro at temperatures below
• They can cause ... Cryoglobulins Cause ... Cryoglobulins: - Composed ... • Low serum C4 complement ... diagnosis #types #classification
Differentiating NBTE from Infective Endocarditis
No pathognomonic signs/symptoms or echo features that are specific to NBTE, and
conditions: Autoimmune (SLE ... -, Systemic embolism ... in up to 30% of cases ... #Endocarditis #comparison ... Marantic #diagnosis #table
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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tract, and often causes ... Vasculitis: • Fevers ... against MPO • Complement ... vasculitis, and SLE ... #rheumatology #classification