3 results
Causes of Hypocomplementemia - CHAMPS Mnemonic
C - Cryoglobulinemia (85%), C3 glomerulopathy, cirrhosis
H - Heavy Chain deposition
Causes of Hypocomplementemia ... - CHAMPS Mnemonic ... @AnnKumfer #Hypocomplementemia ... #Low #Complement ... #CHAMPS #Mnemonic
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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- Necrotizing glomerulonephritis ... often involved • Hypocomplementemic ... Urticaria and hypocomplementemia ... , Glomerulonephritis ... against MPO • Complement
Recommended initial testing for patients being evaluated for glomerular disease 

24-hour urine collection - Quantify proteinuria.
Recommended initial testing ... SPEP+free light chains ... or alternative complement ... #glomerular #testing ... workup #diagnosis #glomerulonephritis