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Rapidly Progressive Glomerulonephritis (RPGN)
RPGN has three primary pathophysiologic causes differentiated by immunofluorescence

Immune Complex Mediated (granular staining):
Rapidly Progressive ... Idiopathic • Normal ... Complement: IgA ... Glomerulonephritis #Vasculitis ... differential #diagnosis #algorithm
Pulmonary Renal Syndromes and Mimics - Differential Diagnosis Framework
Diffuse alveolar hemorrhage + rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis
90%:
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hemorrhage + rapidly progressive ... ANCA Associated Vasculitis ... anti-GBM) 10%: - Low Complement ... - Normal Complement ... Renal Crisis, IgA Vasculitis
Complement Deficiency Testing Algorithm
 • Normal CH50 and AH50 AND High suspicion for complement deficiency
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Complement Deficiency ... Testing Algorithm ... suspicion for complement ... #Deficiency #Testing ... #Algorithm #hematology
Abnormal liver function tests algorithm.
 This figure details the initial response to abnormal liver blood tests.
tests algorithm ... figure details the initial ... yellow indicate the initial ... decision for repeat testing ... #Algorithm #Hepatology
Recommended initial testing for patients being evaluated for glomerular disease 

24-hour urine collection - Quantify proteinuria.
Recommended initial ... testing for patients ... or alternative complement ... for ANCA-related vasculitis ... #glomerular #testing
Recommended initial testing for patients being evaluated for glomerular disease
1) 24-hour urine collection - Quantify proteinuria.
Recommended initial ... testing for patients ... or alternative complement ... for ANCA-related vasculitis ... #testing #nephrology
Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS) - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Epidemiology:
 • Prevalence: 1-2 cases per million -
Syndrome: • Progressive ... disorders • Testing ... diazepam • EMG testing ... Treatment: • Initial ... • Resistant to Initial
Algorithm regarding the diagnosis and treatment of Hereditary Hemochromatosis HH. 

Step 1: In the patient with
Algorithm regarding ... the suggested initial ... <45% and SF is normal ... elevated, HFE gene testing ... hemochromatosis #algorithm
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
decreased or absent initially ... IgG index • Progression ... Sjogren's • CSF: - Abnormal ... - Sjogren - Vasculitis
Monoclonal Gammopathy of Renal Significance (MGRS)

MGRS
• MGRS refers to kidney disease caused by nephrotoxic monoclonal immunoglobulins
kidney function • Abnormal ... tubulopathy) - Complement ... formation causing vasculitis ... function and prevent progression