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

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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): • Microscopic ... disease): • Takayasu ... atherosclerotic disease ... Dx: GPA, EGPA, microscopic ... #rheumatology #
Dermatologic Manifestations of Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (GPA)

Skin involvement in granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) is common and
presentation of the disease ... GPA causes disease ... Polyarteritis nodosa • Microscopic ... Polyangiitis #GPA #dermatology ... #rheumatology
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
Vasculitis - Differential ... atherosclerotic disease ... DISEASE): Takayasu ... )): Microscopic ... #Rheumatology
Rheumatology Workup - Laboratories Studies in Rheumatic Diseases

• Septic arthritis - Gram stain and culture of
Rheumatology Workup ... Studies in Rheumatic Diseases ... polarized light microscopy ... ACE level, CXR, ANCA ... #Rheumatology