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

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

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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proteinuria, rapidly progressing ... - GI tract: abdominal ... such as systemic lupus ... #diagnosis #rheumatology ... #classification