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Autoantibodies in Rheumatology
 • Lupus (SLE): ANA (anti-nuclear antibody), dsDNA (double-stranded DNA), Anti-Smith, Anti-Ro (SSA) and
Autoantibodies in ... Lupus (SLE): ANA ... others (RNP, aPL antibodies ... , Others: SRP, Mi ... #associations #table
Autoantibodies and their Disease Associations
ANA - Non-specific; common in SLE, autoimmune hepatitis
Anti-CCP, Rheumatoid factor - RA
Anti-dsDNA
Autoantibodies and ... Goodpasture's syndrome #Autoantibodies ... diseases #diagnosis #table ... #rheumatology # ... antibodies
Inflammatory Myopathies
Dermatomyositis
 • Onset: Subacute
 • Pattern: Proximal
 • CK: Up to 50X ULN
 • Autoantibodies:
Anti-MDA5, anti-Mi ... heliotrope, shawl sign ... Pattern: Proximal and ... diagnosis #comparison #rheumatology ... #table
Pemphigus Vulgaris vs Bullous Pemphigoid - Comparison Table
Pemphigus Vulgaris
 • Epidemiology: Average age 40-60
 • Time
Pemphigoid - Comparison Table ... ruptured • Nikolsky sign ... : Positive • Antibodies ... : Autoantibodies ... Tense • Nikolsky sign
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus - Diagnosis
Manifestations:
 - Arthritis 69%
 - Malar rash 40%
 - Fever 36%
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SLE-Related Auto-Antibodies ... : - ANA 95-100% ... Erythematosus #Diagnosis #autoantibodies ... #signs #symptoms ... #differential #rheumatology
Antinuclear antibodies and Systemic lupus
Anti-dsDNA	60-80%	Association with disease activity (when with Farr assay) and lupus nephritis. Can
Antinuclear antibodies ... searched for when ANA ... #Antinuclear #autoantibodies ... erythematosus #diagnosis #rheumatology ... #table #ANA
Features That Differentiate Acute Pericarditis from Myocardial Ischemia or Infarction and Pulmonary Embolism

In contrast to the
or Infarction and ... associated with rheumatologic ... pain, such as MI ... Pericarditis #Symptoms #Signs ... Presentation #comparison #Table
Autoimmune Myositis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Inflammatory Myopathies: Commonly symmetric proximal muscle weakness, no substantial muscle pain
RP-ILD), dermato-rheumatologic ... Gottron sign) ... • Shawl sign • ... Mechanic's hands Autoantibodies ... Myositis #Myopathy #rheumatology
Anti-NXP-2 Dermatomyositis

What?
DM with generalized subcutaneous edema
Pts have more myalgias, more severe weakness, and an increased prevalence
without these autoantibodies ... • Antibodies targeting ... chest (in a V-sign ... shoulders (in a shawl sign ... diagnosis #management #rheumatology