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Purpura - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Non-blanchable, dark red to purple, hemorrhagic skin lesions that result from leakage
PURPURA: Vasculitis ... /HSP • Cryoglobulinemia ... - GPA - EGPA ... #hematology #rheumatology ... #nonpalpable #dermatology
Dermatologic Manifestations of Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (GPA)

Skin involvement in granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) is common and
Dermatologic Manifestations ... GPA causes disease ... #Dermatologic ... #dermatology #rash ... #diagnosis #rheumatology
Cryoglobulinemia Summary

Cryoglobulins:
 • Cryoglobulins are Igs in the serum that precipitate in vitro at temperatures below
• They can cause ... Cryoglobulins Cause ... • Autoimmune diseases ... - GPA, EGPA, microscopic ... syndrome) #Cryoglobulinemia
Dermatological semiology of Cutaneous Vasculitis 

Clinicopathologic correlations
 • Purpura, papules, pustules, necrosis: involvement of small vessels
correlations • Purpura ... Identification of causes ... Connective tissue disease ... (5%): PAN > GPA ... #dermpath #dermatology
Vasculitis Involving the Skin - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Primary: 50% Cutaneous Vasculitis: Leukocytoclastic Vasculitis
Secondary: CTD: SLE, RA
Petechiae, Palpable purpura ... Urticarial/LCV) - Cryoglobulinemic ... : • Behcet Disease ... • Cogan syndrome ... #skin #dermatology
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Causes of Petechial ... - Collagen disorders ... (lupus, RA, Sjogren's ... #Algorithm #Causes ... #dermatology #physicalexam
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 ... Nephrogenic DI Hematologic ... #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 ... Antiphospholipid syndrome ... hematology