one of the most hilarious mnemonic that i ever come across.. Criteria of SLE (diagnostic if >4/11):
M - Malar rash (across nose, mitral facies no cross)
O - Oral ulcers
H - Haematological disorders (pan-cytopenia)
D - Discoid rash
S - Serositis (pleuritis, pericarditis)
A - Arthritis (non - erosive)
R - Renal disorders (renal casts & proteinuria)
I - Immunological disorders (anti-DNA a/b, anti-sm a/b)
P - Photosensitivity
A - ANA (>95% positive)
N - Neurological disorders (Seizures, psychosis)
p/s: credit to mills. this one is classic !!!
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