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Causes of Hypocomplementemia - CHAMPS Mnemonic
C - Cryoglobulinemia (85%), C3 glomerulopathy, cirrhosis
H - Heavy Chain deposition
Causes of Hypocomplementemia ... C - Cryoglobulinemia ... glomerulonephritis (>90%) S - Systemic ... Lupus Erythematosus ... #Mnemonic #diagnosis
Cryoglobulinemia Summary

Cryoglobulins:
 • Cryoglobulins are Igs in the serum that precipitate in vitro at temperatures below
activate the immune system ... • They can cause ... Cryoglobulins Cause ... Labs/Diagnosis: ... lupus erythematosus
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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tract, and often causes ... ANCA +MPO) • Cryoglobulinemic ... inflammation Others: • Lupus ... lupus erythematosus ... , and SLE) • Urinalysis
Sweet Syndrome

Acute febrile neutrophilic dermatosis (Sweets Syndrome) is a skin condition characterized by fever and inflamed
Causes: - Idiopathic ... such as certain types ... Leukocytoclastic vasculitis ... ’s syndrome - Lupus ... #dermatology #oncology