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Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
 •
inflammation of the upper ... neuropathy - GI ... tract: abdominal ... in extremities, upper ... #rheumatology #classification
Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
DIAGNOSTICS
Paracentesis: 
 • Calculate absolute PMN count (total WBC x PMN %)
 • Correct
signs (fever, abdominal ... pain, etc). ... fluid opsonins Prophylaxis ... TMP-SMX • Active upper ... GI bleed: use IV
Hematuria - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Gross Hematuria: Red/Dark urine
 • 1ml blood/liter urine can induce color change
Diagnostic of GN or vasculitis ... Ureter/Bladder (Upper ... Infection (Viral/Bacterial ... Pseudohematuria: • GI ... bleed • Menstruation
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
Vasculitis - Differential ... mononeuritis multiplex • GI ... tract: Abdominal ... inflammation of the upper ... gut involvement, abdominal