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ANCA-Associated Vasculitis
There are many definitions, but most come down to the presence of granulomas (pathologically or
Vasculitis There are ... pathologically or clinically ... polyangiitis (GPA ... #Vasculitis #differential ... #diagnosis #algorithm
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
Vasculitis - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... Diagnosis: • Systemic ... CRP GCA (Giant ... develop in pts with GCA
Lymphocutaneous Sporotrichiosis Infection

Landscaper w/ painless nodular rash of arm present for months wax and wane; diagnosis?
Lymphocutaneous
nodular rash of arm ... wane; diagnosis ... trauma leads to skin ... biopsy preferred Differential ... #photo #hand
Giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) definition: Most common systemic inflammatory vasculitis in older adults
Diagnosis = clinical ... very remarkable w/differential ... variably: On one hand ... in literature (NEJM ... required due to skip
Relapsing Polychondritis

What is it?
Recurrent inflammation of the cartilage in the body (Autoimmune disorder)

Who?
• Most frequently: 40
the most common clinical ... • Inner ear • Skin ... Polyarteritis Nodosa, GCA ... dysfunction DDX: • Sarcoidosis ... : • Clinical tests