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ANA Patterns and Associated Rheumatic Diseases:
 • Homogeneous: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), Mixed connective tissue disease
ANA Patterns and ... Systemic lupus erythematosus ... Systemic lupus erythematosus ... Systemic lupus erythematosus ... #patterns #rheumatology
Antinuclear Antibodies (ANA)
ANA or Anti-NucIear Antibody refers to antibodies against antigens in the nucleus → like
: The ANA patterns ... Systemic lupus erythematosus ... Systemic lupus erythematosus ... Systemic lupus erythematosus ... #patterns #rheumatology
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Epidemiology: 10-180/100,000, Typically Age 20-40, F:M
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus ... Workup: - ANA ... management of SLE • Evolution ... lupus #Systemic #Erythematosus ... Management #Summary #rheumatology
Allopecia - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hair Loss

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
Focal Hair Loss Pattern ... Discoid lupus erythematosus ... Alopecia: Lupus erythematosus ... • Laboratory evaluation ... DHEAS) • ANA
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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< 30 years - Aorta ... branches • GCA: - Aorta ... - (C-ANCA) pattern ... - (P-ANCA) pattern ... differential #diagnosis #rheumatology
Drug Induced Lupus vs SLE
Drug Induced Lupus (DIL):
 • Epidemiology: -10% of all lupus cases, drug-dependent,
Workup: - ANA ... cutaneous-DIL • Evolution ... Systemic Lupus Erythematosus ... Workup: - ANA ... comparison #table #rheumatology