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Dermatologic Manifestations of Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (GPA)

Skin involvement in granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) is common and
as an initial presentation ... GPA causes disease ... surfaces of the joints ... GPA #dermatology ... #rheumatology
Antinuclear Antibodies (ANA)
ANA or Anti-NucIear Antibody refers to antibodies against antigens in the nucleus → like
: Lupus (SLE), Systemic ... , Myositis, Mixed ... , Interstitial Pulmonary ... #rheumatology #diagnosis ... #differential
SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)

Suspect:
Clinical evidence of (fatigue, rash, photosensitivity, inflammatory arthritis, weight loss, and fever) and
SLE (Systemic Lupus ... alopecia Differential ... Diagnosis: • ANCA-associated ... : • Joint pain ... #Diagnosis #Rheumatology
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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• Microscopic Polyangiitis ... often causes arthritis ... disease Differential ... lupus erythematosus ... #diagnosis #rheumatology
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
, such as SLE, atherosclerotic ... ischemia • Skin: Erythematous ... MPO > PR3 60/ GPA ... often causes arthritis ... Diagnosis #Rheumatology