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ANA (Antinuclear Antibody) and ANCA (Antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies)
 • Systemic lupus erythematosus
   1. Anti-dsDNA
Antibody) and ANCA ... Microscopic polyangiitis ... #ANCA #Antineutrophil ... #antibodies #diagnosis ... #rheumatology #
Antinuclear Antibodies (ANA)
ANA or Anti-NucIear Antibody refers to antibodies against antigens in the nucleus → like
Antinuclear Antibodies ... Using fluorescence microscopy ... #Antibodies #ANA ... #patterns #rheumatology ... #diagnosis #differential
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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): • Microscopic ... rheumatic diseases ... Dx: GPA, EGPA, microscopic ... differential #diagnosis ... #rheumatology #
Vasculitis Involving the Skin - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Primary: 50% Cutaneous Vasculitis: Leukocytoclastic Vasculitis
Secondary: CTD: SLE, RA
ANCA Associated ... : - Microscopic ... #skin #dermatology ... #rheumatology # ... differential #diagnosis
Cryoglobulinemia Summary

Cryoglobulins:
 • Cryoglobulins are Igs in the serum that precipitate in vitro at temperatures below
DDX: • ANCA (Antineutrophil ... - GPA, EGPA, microscopic ... polyangiitis ... (e.g. systemic lupus ... #rheumatology #
SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)

Suspect:
Clinical evidence of (fatigue, rash, photosensitivity, inflammatory arthritis, weight loss, and fever) and
Diagnosis: • ANCA-associated ... vasculitis, rheumatoid ... Malignancy (e.g. hematologic ... vein thrombosis Hematologic ... #Rheumatology
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
Differential Diagnosis ... : ANCA Associated ... )): Microscopic ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Rheumatology