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Dermatologic Manifestations of Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (GPA)

Skin involvement in granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) is common and
GPA causes disease ... Maculopapular rash ... reticularis Differential ... #dermatology #rash ... #diagnosis #rheumatology
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Causes of Petechial ... Rash - Differential ... for hepatitis B and ... #Differential # ... #dermatology #physicalexam
Giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) definition: Most common systemic inflammatory vasculitis in older adults
with systemic, neurologic ... very remarkable w/differential ... (Cornelia NEJM ... Treatment of GCA ... them, but urgent rheumatology
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
affects the skin, neurologic ... , mucositis • Rash ... MPO > PR3 60/ GPA ... often causes arthritis ... #Diagnosis #Rheumatology
Anti-NXP-2 Dermatomyositis

What?
DM with generalized subcutaneous edema
Pts have more myalgias, more severe weakness, and an increased prevalence
(blue-purple) rash ... Muscle atrophy may cause ... positive patients Treatment ... diagnosis #management #rheumatology ... #dermatology