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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Gastrointestinal Manifestations
 - Thrombosis of vessels in the pancreas, Vasculitis -> Acute Pancreatitis
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus ... - Budd Chiari Syndrome ... #Systemic #Lupus ... Erythematosus #SLE ... pathophysiology #signs
Mucous Membrane Disorder - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Erosions/Ulcers/Blisters
 - Primary Dermatologic Diseases
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Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Blisters - Primary Dermatologic ... Stevens-Johnson Syndrome ... • Systemic lupus ... • Behcet's syndrome
Primary Sjogren’s Syndrome: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
• Primary Sjögren's is a solitary process whereas secondary Sjögren's
Primary Sjogren’s Syndrome ... RA) or systemic lupus ... erythematosus (SLE ... ) Signs / Symptoms ... Pathophysiology #Diagnosis #Signs
Skin Conditions Associated with Joint Pain

Rash
	• Human parvovirus B19 infection

Malar rash
	• SLE
	• Human parvovirus B19 infection
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Malar rash • SLE ... IBD • RA • SLE ... Antiphospholipid-antibody syndrome ... lesions • Discoid lupus ... Sarcoidosis #dermatology
Clinical Features of Systemic Lupus (SLE)
General: Fever (50%), Depression, Fatigue (75%), Weight loss (50%)
Eye: Sjögrens (15%)
Skin
Features of Systemic Lupus ... (SLE) General: ... Demyelinating syndromes ... #SLE #systemic ... erythematosus #signs
Papulosquamous Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Erythrematous or violaceous papules & plaques with overlying scale
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Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Auspitz sign, Koebner's ... soles • Discoid Lupus ... Papulosquamous #SkinRash #dermatology ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Lupus (SLE): Mucocutaneous Manifestations

 • Langerhan cells and keratinocytes release cytokines -> localized inflammatory response ->
Lupus (SLE): Mucocutaneous ... Subacute cutaneous lupus ... Scaring alopecia • Red ... #SLE #Mucocutaneous ... pathophysiology #diagnosis #signs
Joint Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Monoarthritis
 • Septic
 • Crystalline
     - Gout
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... arthritis - (Reiter’s syndrome ... Polyarthritis • Systemic Lupus ... with Systemic Lupus ... Erythematosus (SLE
SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)

Suspect:
Clinical evidence of (fatigue, rash, photosensitivity, inflammatory arthritis, weight loss, and fever) and
SLE (Systemic Lupus ... Female • Peaks 3rd ... Shrinking lung syndrome ... : Drug induced SLE ... SSA can rule in SLE
Causes of Thrombocytopenia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 
Decreased Megakaryopoiesis
 • Aplastic Anemia
 • Toxic Damage (e.g.
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Autoimmune • ITP • SLE ... Non-lmmune: • HELLP Syndrome ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #Hematology