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Antinuclear Antibodies (ANA)
ANA or Anti-NucIear Antibody refers to antibodies against antigens in the nucleus → like
Antinuclear Antibodies ... context of other symptoms ... : The ANA patterns ... #Antibodies #ANA ... #patterns #rheumatology
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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often causes arthritis ... purpura: strong sign ... LFT • ESR • ANA ... ) pattern: antibodies ... #rheumatology #
Autoimmune Myositis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Inflammatory Myopathies: Commonly symmetric proximal muscle weakness, no substantial muscle pain
• Anti-TIF1 (cancer-associated ... Gottron sign) ... pattern of muscle ... statins - probably caused ... Myositis #Myopathy #rheumatology