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

Immune Complex Mediated (granular staining):
primary pathophysiologic ... Post-strep GN, Lupus ... With associated pulmonary ... #differential #diagnosis ... #algorithm #rheumatology
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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- Differential Diagnosis ... inflammation Others: • Lupus ... lesions-interstitial keratitis ... such as systemic lupus ... #rheumatology #
Paraproteinemias

Entities That Can Feature A Monoclonal Protein/M Component:
• MM
• WM
• MGUS
• MGCS
• MGRS
• Splenic Marginal Zone
• Heavy Chain disease ... • Neutrophilic dermatosis ... to cold IgG • Lupus ... Paraproteinemias #Hematology ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Erythemas Summarized
Erythema ab igne
 • A dermatosis that results from repeated exposure to heat (fires, heating
Erythema ab igne • A dermatosis ... of necrotizing vasculitis ... PrathitKulkarni #Erythemas #comparison ... #differential #diagnosis ... #dermatology #compared