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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 ... of SLE versus DIL ... • Immunologic Workup ... : - ANA > ... #Systemic #Erythematosus
Drug Induced Lupus vs SLE
Drug Induced Lupus (DIL):
 • Epidemiology: -10% of all lupus cases, drug-dependent,
• Immunologic Workup ... months to years) Systemic ... Lupus Erythematosus ... • Immunologic Workup ... comparison #table #rheumatology
Allopecia - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hair Loss

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
Disease: Discoid lupus ... erythematosus, ... erythematosus, ... • Laboratory evaluation ... Vitamin D levels Systemic
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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inflammation Others: • Lupus ... < 30 years - Aorta ... branches • GCA: - Aorta ... lupus erythematosus ... LFT • ESR • ANA
Drug Induced Lupus (DIL)
 • Epidemiology: -10% of all lupus cases, drug-dependent, 4:1 to 1:1 F:M
Drug Induced Lupus ... • Immunologic Workup ... : - ANA > ... • Evolution: ... #DIL #rheumatology
Rheumatology Workup - Laboratories Studies in Rheumatic Diseases

• Septic arthritis - Gram stain and culture of
Rheumatology Workup ... affected joint • Systemic ... lupus erythematosus ... Arthritis #laboratory #workup ... diagnosis #testing #Rheumatology