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

Immune Complex Mediated (granular staining):
Rapidly Progressive Glomerulonephritis ... Complement: Post-strep GN ... , Lupus Nephritis ... Kidney: Anti-GBM Glomerulonephritis ... diagnosis #algorithm #rheumatology
Summary table of types of hypersensitivity reactions. 
Type 1
 - Mediators: lgE
 - Antigen Form: Soluble
Summary table of ... hypersensitivity reactions ... Post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis ... , Systemic lupus ... types #allergy #table
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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rapidly progressing GN ... inflammation Others: • Lupus ... such as systemic lupus ... disease, drug reactions ... differential #diagnosis #rheumatology
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
disease, drug reactions ... , pauci-immune glomerulonephritis ... Complex Vasculitis (Glomerulonephritis ... Mononeuropathy, Glomerulonephritis ... Differential #Diagnosis #Rheumatology
Hypersensitivity Types and Their Mechanisms
Type I - lgE - Soluble antigen
 - Allergen-specific lgE antibodies bind
Post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis ... , and systemic lupus ... Allergy #Diagnosis #Reactions ... #Table