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Cryoglobulinemia Summary

Cryoglobulins:
 • Cryoglobulins are Igs in the serum that precipitate in vitro at temperatures below
• They can cause ... arthralgia, and arthritis ... systemic lupus erythematosus ... SLE), rheumatoid arthritis ... classification #rheumatology
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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tract, and often causes ... arthritis. (± glomerulonephritis ... Glomerulonephritis, arthritis ... mucositis - Rash, arthritis ... #rheumatology #
SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)

Suspect:
Clinical evidence of (fatigue, rash, photosensitivity, inflammatory arthritis, weight loss, and fever) and
, inflammatory arthritis ... , rheumatoid arthritis ... Arthritis: • ... limited to: Arthritis ... #Diagnosis #Rheumatology
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
GCA (Giant Cell Arteritis ... mucositis • Rash, arthritis ... arthritis. ... Glomerulonephritis, arthritis ... Diagnosis #Rheumatology
Giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) definition: Most common systemic inflammatory vasculitis in older adults
Giant cell arteritis ... ) Giant cell arteritis ... Arteritis: Often ... them, but urgent rheumatology ... #Signs #Symptoms
Elevated Globulin - Protein Gap (Total Protein - Albumin > 4)

Work-up of an Elevated Globulin Gap:
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gammopathy, and skin ... changes (POEMS syndrome ... arteritis, Sarcoidosis ... gastric tumors • Hematology ... #diagnosis #hematology