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Causes of Hypocomplementemia - CHAMPS Mnemonic
C - Cryoglobulinemia (85%), C3 glomerulopathy, cirrhosis
H - Heavy Chain deposition
Causes of Hypocomplementemia ... Mnemonic C - Cryoglobulinemia ... glomerulonephritis, type ... 1 (50%-80%), type ... #Low #Complement
Internal Hemorrhoids - Severity and Classification
 - Grade I
 - Grade II
 - Grade III
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Hemorrhoids - Severity ... and Classification ... #Hemorrhoids #Severity ... #Classification ... #Grading #grades
Cryoglobulinemia Summary

Cryoglobulins:
 • Cryoglobulins are Igs in the serum that precipitate in vitro at temperatures below
Cryoglobulinemia ... immune system, leading ... Types: • Type ... • Low serum C4 complement ... #classification
Hypersensitivity Types and Their Mechanisms
Type I - lgE - Soluble antigen
 - Allergen-specific lgE antibodies bind
Hypersensitivity Types ... cellular antigen, leading ... to complement activation ... Complement activation ... #Classification
Classification of Pelvic Ring Fractures: Mechanisms, Clinical Features and Complications
 • Anterior Posterior Compression (APC) -
Classification of ... 2.5cm - APC Grade ... 3 - Type 1 or 2 ... PelvicRing #Fractures #Classification ... #Grades #Grading
Summary table of types of hypersensitivity reactions. 
Type 1
 - Mediators: lgE
 - Antigen Form: Soluble
Summary table of types ... cell antigens, leading ... to complement activation ... they activate complement ... allergy #table #classification
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
 •
ANCA +MPO) • Cryoglobulinemic ... often involved • Hypocomplementemic ... Urticaria and hypocomplementemia ... against MPO • Complement ... #rheumatology #classification
Albuminuria (Grades) and Risk for CKD
Normal to mildly increased albuminuria:
 - Albumin excretion rate: < 30
Albuminuria (Grades ... Severely increased ... Macroalbuminuria is a type ... #Albuminuria #Grades ... #classification
Recommended initial testing for patients being evaluated for glomerular disease 

24-hour urine collection - Quantify proteinuria.
albumin - Assess severity ... or alternative complement ... factor - Screen for cryoglobulinemias ... (types 2 and 3)
Recommended initial testing for patients being evaluated for glomerular disease
1) 24-hour urine collection - Quantify proteinuria.
albumin - Assess severity ... or alternative complement ... factor - Screen for cryoglobulinemias ... (types 2 and 3)