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Petechial/Purpuric Rashes- THE ALGORITHMIC APPROACH 

These rashes can be especially challenging and are
associated with devastating differential
Petechial/Purpuric ... occurs in vasculitic ... lesions may have a vasculitis ... as autoimmune vasculitis ... #Petechiae #Purpural
Algorithm for Diagnosis of the Petechial / Purpuric Rash

Febrile/Toxic, Palpable: 
 - Meningococcaemia, Disseminated Gonococcal Infection,
Diagnosis of the Petechial ... / Purpuric Rash ... - Autoimmune Vasculitis ... twitter.com/BirksMD #Petechial ... #Purpuric #Petechiae
Petechiae/Purpura - Diagnostic Algorithm. Pathophysiology: 1) Represent the passage of erythrocytes from the intravascular to extravascular
Petechiae/Purpura ... trauma, infection, vasculitis ... process such as vasculiitis ... commonly renal and pulmonary ... #Purpura #Palpable
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Causes of Petechial ... Infection - Vasculitis ... Henoch Schonlein Purpura ... Non-Palpable Rash: - Purpura ... - Autoimmune Vasculitis
Vascular Skin Lesions - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 - Petechiae < 0.2 cm diameter
 - Purpura 0.2
Algorithm - Petechiae ... cm diameter - Purpura ... • Acquired - Vasculitis ... #Vascular #Vasculitis
Dermatologic Manifestations of Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (GPA)

Skin involvement in granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) is common and
Skin Findings: • Petechiae ... , Palpable purpura ... sensation or pain: • Petechiae ... • Palpable purpura ... Henoch-Schönlein purpura
Vasculitis Involving the Skin - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Primary: 50% Cutaneous Vasculitis: Leukocytoclastic Vasculitis
Secondary: CTD: SLE, RA
Vasculitis Involving ... 50% Cutaneous Vasculitis ... Leukocytoclastic Vasculitis ... Small Vessel: Petechiae ... , Palpable purpura
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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: • Purpura, ischemic ... progressing GN • New pulmonary ... glomerulonephritis and/or pulmonary ... arthritis, obstructive pulmonary ... Presentation - Systemic Symptoms
Henoch Schonlein Purpura 
Typically a young boy. Often occurs following upper respiratory tract infection. A systemic
Henoch Schonlein Purpura ... A systemic vasculitis ... Henoch #Schonlein #Purpura ... Pediatrics #Signs #Symptoms
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
progressing GN • New pulmonary ... Presentation: Systemic Symptoms ... • Progressive symptoms ... MPO > PR3) • Pulmonary ... Granulomas, IgE, pulmonary