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Purpura - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Non-blanchable, dark red to purple, hemorrhagic skin lesions that result from leakage
Diagnosis Framework ... Kasabach-Merritt syndrome ... PURPURA: Vasculitis ... /HSP • Cryoglobulinemia ... Associated - SLE, Sjogren's
Cryoglobulinemia Summary

Cryoglobulins:
 • Cryoglobulins are Igs in the serum that precipitate in vitro at temperatures below
• They can cause ... Cryoglobulins Cause ... • Autoimmune diseases ... Labs/Diagnosis: ... syndrome) #Cryoglobulinemia
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Causes of Petechial ... Algorithm Pinpoint ... - Collagen disorders ... (lupus, RA, Sjogren's ... #Algorithm #Causes
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
Diagnosis Framework ... affects the skin, neurologic ... tract, and often causes ... / ANCA + MPO) Cryoglobulinemic ... #Rheumatology
Sjogren's Syndrome Overview

Epidemiology:
• F > M: 9:1
• 5-6th Decades (can be any age)

Autoimmune exocrinopathy multisystemic disease
Sjogren's Syndrome ... Syndrome Diagnosis ... : • 7%, Cryoglobulinemia ... #Syndrome #Rheumatology ... #Diagnosis #Management
Cryofibrinogenemia Summary

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

Cryofibrinogenemia:
 • The precipitation of a
malignancies, vasculitis ... Associated Disorders ... Skin necrosis • Purpura ... cryoglobulins • Negative causes ... Antiphospholipid syndrome