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

Immune Complex Mediated (granular staining):
pathophysiologic causes ... IgA nephropathy, Henoch-SchonIein ... Purpura Anti-GBM ... #differential #diagnosis ... #algorithm #rheumatology
Dermatologic Manifestations of Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (GPA)

Skin involvement in granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) is common and
GPA causes disease ... Differential Diagnosis ... • Henoch-Schönlein ... cryoglobulinemia ... pneumonia with glomerulonephritis
Cryoglobulinemia Summary

Cryoglobulins:
 • Cryoglobulins are Igs in the serum that precipitate in vitro at temperatures below
- Skin ulcers ... - Glomerulonephritis ... associated vasculitis - GPA ... IgA vasculitis (Henoch-Schönlein ... #types #classification
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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often present • Henoch ... Schonlein Purpura ... tract, and often causes ... ANCA +MPO) • Cryoglobulinemic ... #rheumatology #classification
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
infection - RMSF - Henoch ... Schonlein Purpura ... RA, Sjogren's, GPA ... cryoglobulins • Skin ... #Algorithm #Causes
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
MPO > PR3 60/ GPA ... often present) Henoch ... Schonlein Purpura ... tract, and often causes ... / ANCA + MPO) Cryoglobulinemic