10 results
Rapidly Progressive Glomerulonephritis (RPGN)
RPGN has three primary pathophysiologic causes differentiated by immunofluorescence

Immune Complex Mediated (granular staining):
Lupus Nephritis, Cryoglobulinemia ... (C-ANCA): GPA > ... Glomerulonephritis #Vasculitis #differential ... #diagnosis #algorithm ... #rheumatology
ANCA-Associated Vasculitis
There are many definitions, but most come down to the presence of granulomas (pathologically or
inflammation: • Microscopic ... polyangiitis (GPA ... #Vasculitis #differential ... #diagnosis #algorithm ... #rheumatology
Vasculitis Involving the Skin - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Primary: 50% Cutaneous Vasculitis: Leukocytoclastic Vasculitis
Secondary: CTD: SLE, RA
Urticarial/LCV) - Cryoglobulinemic ... Vasculitis • ANCA ... Associated: - Microscopic ... Disease • Cogan syndrome ... #rheumatology #
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
 •
): • Microscopic ... +MPO) • Cryoglobulinemic ... mucositis - Rash ... microscopic polyarteritis ... #diagnosis #rheumatology
Purpura - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Non-blanchable, dark red to purple, hemorrhagic skin lesions that result from leakage
Purpura - Differential ... vasculitis/HSP • Cryoglobulinemia ... (MIXED) • ANCA ... #Diagnosis #hematology ... #rheumatology #
Cryoglobulinemia Summary

Cryoglobulins:
 • Cryoglobulins are Igs in the serum that precipitate in vitro at temperatures below
syndrome in 80% ... DDX: • ANCA (Antineutrophil ... associated vasculitis - GPA ... , EGPA, microscopic ... classification #rheumatology
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
- Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... , EGPA, Microscopic ... Measurement of antinuclear ... #Differential #
Dermatologic Manifestations of Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (GPA)

Skin involvement in granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) is common and
reticularis Differential ... purpura • Mixed cryoglobulinemia ... • Goodpasture syndrome ... #dermatology #rash ... #diagnosis #rheumatology
Antinuclear Antibodies (ANA)
ANA or Anti-NucIear Antibody refers to antibodies against antigens in the nucleus → like
Antinuclear Antibodies ... Using fluorescence microscopy ... SLE), Sjogren's Syndrome ... #patterns #rheumatology ... #diagnosis #differential
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
, mucositis • Rash ... )): Microscopic ... MPO > PR3 60/ GPA ... + MPO) Cryoglobulinemic ... #Diagnosis #Rheumatology