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Rapidly Progressive Glomerulonephritis (RPGN)
RPGN has three primary pathophysiologic causes differentiated by immunofluorescence

Immune Complex Mediated (granular staining):
Rapidly Progressive ... Complement: Post-strep GN ... , Lupus Nephritis ... StanfordChiefs #RPGN #Rapidly ... diagnosis #algorithm #rheumatology
Rapidly Progressive Glomerulonephritis (RPGN) 
 - Loss of kidney function over a short period of tirne
Rapidly Progressive ... Glomerulonephritis ... IgA nephropathy, lupus ... post-infectious GN ... #RPGN #Classification
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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, proteinuria, rapidly ... progressing GN ... such as systemic lupus ... differential #diagnosis #rheumatology ... #classification