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

Immune Complex Mediated (granular staining):
Rapidly Progressive ... pathophysiologic causes ... IgA nephropathy, Henoch-SchonIein ... #Progressive #Glomerulonephritis ... #diagnosis #algorithm
Dermatologic Manifestations of Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (GPA)

Skin involvement in granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) is common and
GPA causes disease ... surfaces of the joints ... reticularis Differential ... • Henoch-Schönlein ... #diagnosis #rheumatology
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
progressive) EGPA ... 60/ GPA (Granulomatosis ... Schonlein Purpura ... purpura, joint ... #Diagnosis #Rheumatology
Pulmonary Renal Syndromes - OnePager Summary
Autoimmune ANCA vasculitis (AAV): GPA (granulomatous with polyangiitis), EGPA (eosinophilic granulomatosis
hematuria) • Inflammatory ... • Cutaneous: palpable ... purpura 2/2 vasculitis ... reveals increasing blood ... progressive (crescentic
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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, proteinuria, rapidly ... progressing GN ... Schonlein Purpura ... mucositis - Rash ... #diagnosis #rheumatology