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Dermatologic Manifestations of Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (GPA)

Skin involvement in granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) is common and
with pruritus, ... reticularis Differential ... #GPA #dermatology ... #rash #diagnosis ... #rheumatology
Pruritus - Generalized Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Systemic and Primary Causes
== Primary Skin Lesions ==
Macules /
Differential Diagnosis ... == Primary Skin ... Skin Lesion / Systemic ... #primary #secondary ... #dermatology #Differential
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Abnormalities in primary ... or secondary hemostasis ... - Endocarditis ... #Causes #dermatology ... #physicalexam
Vasculitis Involving the Skin - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Primary: 50% Cutaneous Vasculitis: Leukocytoclastic Vasculitis
Secondary: CTD: SLE, RA
Primary: 50% ... Small Vessel: Petechiae ... , Palpable purpura ... - Microscopic polyangiitis ... #dermatology #rheumatology
Purpura - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Non-blanchable, dark red to purple, hemorrhagic skin lesions that result from leakage
Purpura - Differential ... lesions that result ... Diagnosis #hematology ... #rheumatology # ... #nonpalpable #dermatology
Pruritus - No Primary Skin Lesion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Blood Glucose:
 • Diabetes Mellitus
Liver Function Tests/Enzymes:
Pruritus - No Primary ... Skin Lesion - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... #secondary #systemic ... #generalized #dermatology
Primary Dermatological Lesions
Primary lesions are physical changes in the skin considered to be caused directly by
Lesions Primary ... PETECHIAE and PURPURA ... #Dermatology #Skin ... #Primary #Lesions ... #Nomenclature #Atlas
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
Diagnosis Framework ... Diagnosis: • Systemic ... with GCA or as primary ... Rash, arthritis Primary ... #Diagnosis #Rheumatology
Cryofibrinogenemia Summary

Cryofibrinogenemia Epidemiology:
 • 40-70 years with a modest female predominance

Cryofibrinogenemia:
 • The precipitation of a
Primary (essential ... processes: • Systemic ... necrosis • Purpura ... #rheumatology # ... hematology