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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Epidemiology: 10-180/100,000, Typically Age 20-40, F:M
Summary • Epidemiology ... Manifestations: Malar rash ... Positive in 60-80% of cases ... life-threatening • Treatment ... #Summary #rheumatology
Giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) definition: Most common systemic inflammatory vasculitis in older adults
systemic sx + signs ... (Cornelia NEJM ... Treatment of GCA ... them, but urgent rheumatology ... Symptoms #Diagnosis #Management
Anti-NXP-2 Dermatomyositis

What?
DM with generalized subcutaneous edema
Pts have more myalgias, more severe weakness, and an increased prevalence
(blue-purple) rash ... Muscle atrophy may cause ... positive patients Treatment ... #diagnosis #management ... #rheumatology #