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Cryoglobulinemia Summary

Cryoglobulins:
 • Cryoglobulins are Igs in the serum that precipitate in vitro at temperatures below
- Purpura - Skin ... : HCV infection, ... HBV infection, ... HIV infection ... classification #rheumatology
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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Purpura, ischemic skin ... to exclude are infections ... Cryoglobulins • HIV ... • HBV HCV • ... differential #diagnosis #rheumatology
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
carotodynia • TIA, stroke ... muscle weakness • Nerves ... HTN • Check: HBV ... occasional oligoclonal bands ... Differential #Diagnosis #Rheumatology
Leg Pain - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Bone/Joint Causes of Leg Pain:
 • Fracture
 • Arthritis
 • Gout/pseudogout
Leg Pain: • Infection ... Epidural abscess - Herpes ... zoster - HIV ... • Hamstring strain ... extremity #msk #physicalexam
Lichen Planus- ...On examination, numerous purple papules were noted on the anterior surface of the forearms
surface of the hands ... association with HCV ... association between HCV ... #NEJM #clinical ... #photo #lichen #
Terry's Nails

Patient of about 70 years, HIV positive, transplanted kidney donor cadaver in the previous 6
about 70 years, HIV ... spider angiomas and skin ... #Fingernails #Hands ... #PhysicalExam # ... Clinical #Photo