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Dermatological semiology of Cutaneous Vasculitis 

Clinicopathologic correlations
 • Purpura, papules, pustules, necrosis: involvement of small vessels
the context of cutaneous ... disease (10%) : SLE ... #dermatology #semiology ... #signs #lesions ... #diagnosis #clinical
Lupus (SLE): Mucocutaneous Manifestations

 • Langerhan cells and keratinocytes release cytokines -> localized inflammatory response ->
Lupus (SLE): Mucocutaneous ... response -> Subacute cutaneous ... Livedo Reticularis, Vasculitis ... pathophysiology #diagnosis ... #signs #symptoms
ANTI-MDA5 DERMATOMYOSITIS

Cutaneous manifestations:
• Periorbital heliotrope (blue-purple) rash with edema
• Erythematous rash on the face, or the
DERMATOMYOSITIS Cutaneous ... chest (in a V-sign ... shoulders (in a shawl sign ... Inverse Gottron’s sign ... #diagnosis
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
 •
mucositis - Rash ... aphthous ulcers, cutaneous ... purpura: strong sign ... of cutaneous leukocytoclastic ... , and SLE) • Urinalysis
Dermatomyositis (DM) and Polymyositis (PM): Pathogenesis and clinical findings
Elevated Antinuclear Antibodies: Anti-Jo-1, Anti-OJ, Anti-Mi2, Anti-SRP, Anti-EJ,
Dermatomyositis (DM ... -> Heliotrope Rash ... Polymyositis #PM #Diagnosis ... Pathophysiology #Signs ... #Symptoms #Vasculitis
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
Diagnosis Framework ... Differential Diagnosis ... diseases, such as SLE ... purpura: Strong sign ... , mucositis • Rash
Sweet Syndrome

Acute febrile neutrophilic dermatosis (Sweets Syndrome) is a skin condition characterized by fever and inflamed
- Rash: multiple ... Most common extra cutaneous ... Episcleritis Signs ... Leukocytoclastic vasculitis ... #dermatology #oncology
Anti-NXP-2 Dermatomyositis

What?
DM with generalized subcutaneous edema
Pts have more myalgias, more severe weakness, and an increased prevalence
DM with generalized ... in the neck Cutaneous ... chest (in a V-sign ... shoulders (in a shawl sign ... #rheumatology #dermatology