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

Immune Complex Mediated (granular staining):
(RPGN) RPGN has ... Anti-GBM antibodies (linear ... • Limited to Kidney ... #Vasculitis #differential ... diagnosis #algorithm #rheumatology
Rapidly Progressive Glomerulonephritis (RPGN) 
 - Loss of kidney function over a short period of tirne
of kidney function ... alpha3 chain) • Linear ... #RPGN #Classification ... #Differential # ... Diagnosis #Nephrology
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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- GI tract: abdominal ... Supply gut -> abdominal ... Kidneys -> glomerulonephritis ... #diagnosis #rheumatology ... #classification