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Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Diagnosis Algorithm ... RA, Sjogren's, GPA ... #Petechiae #Rash ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #dermatology
Dermatologic Manifestations of Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (GPA)

Skin involvement in granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) is common and
, Palpable purpura ... lesions (9.4%) • Maculopapular ... rash (6.7%) • ... • Goodpasture syndrome ... #dermatology #rash
Algorithm - Approach to the differential diagnosis of the patient presenting with overt glomerular proteinuria. CMV
Algorithm - Approach ... central nervous system ... alopecia, purpura, palpable ... purpura, maculopapular ... #nephrology
Cryoglobulinemia Summary

Cryoglobulins:
 • Cryoglobulins are Igs in the serum that precipitate in vitro at temperatures below
activate the immune system ... Clinical triad of Palpable ... associated vasculitis - GPA ... disorder (e.g. systemic ... classification #rheumatology
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
Mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome ... , mucositis • Rash ... vesicles, pustules, maculopapular ... vasculitis • Behcet syndrome ... vasculitis • Cogan syndrome
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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mucositis - Rash ... • Cogan Syndrome ... scleritis • Palpable ... Skin -> causing palpable ... differential #diagnosis #rheumatology
Secondary Causes of Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypertension - BP > 140/90 (>130/80 for DM)
Hypertensive urgency
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... with end-organ damage ... • Bilateral RAS ... Sympathetic nervous system ... HTN #Secondary #Nephrology