Lupus signs and symptoms
Mnemonic for Lupus signs and symptoms
SOAP BRAIN:
Serositis [pleuritis, pericarditis]
Oral ulcers
Arthritis
Photosensitivity
Blood [all are low - anemia, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia]
Renal [protein]
ANA
Immunologic [DS DNA, etc.]
Neurologic [psych, seizures]
another mnemonic
ANTINUCLEAR
Antinuclear antibodyNeurologic disorder- seizures or psychosisThrombocytopenia or lymphopenia or leukopenia or hemolytic anemiaImmunologic disorder- positive lupus erythematosus cell prep. or anti-ds DNAorNasopharyngeal or oral ulcersUrinary abnormalities - proteinuria or castsCutaneous discoid rash Light sensitivityEffusions-pleuritis or pericarditisArthritis of two or more jointsRash in malar area
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