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Cryoglobulinemia Summary

Cryoglobulins:
 • Cryoglobulins are Igs in the serum that precipitate in vitro at temperatures below
• They can cause ... - Skin ulcers ... Cause Organ Damage ... Syndrome: • Clinical ... IgA vasculitis (Henoch-Schönlein
Dermatologic Manifestations of Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (GPA)

Skin involvement in granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) is common and
GPA causes disease ... Rarely dominate the clinical ... polyangiitis • EGPA • Henoch-Schönlein ... cryoglobulinemia ... #rash #diagnosis
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
infection - RMSF - Henoch ... Schonlein Purpura ... immunoglobulins & cryoglobulins ... • Skin biopsy ... #dermatology #physicalexam
Cryofibrinogenemia Summary

Cryofibrinogenemia Epidemiology:
 • 40-70 years with a modest female predominance

Cryofibrinogenemia:
 • The precipitation of a
Cryofibrinogenemia Clinical ... necrosis • Purpura ... Cryofibrinogenemia Diagnosis ... : • + Clinical ... • Negative causes
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 ... Serologies for Cryoglobulins
Scurvy (Vitamin C Deficiency) - Diagnosis and Management

Vitamin C is required for hydroxylation of proline residues
Deficiency) - Diagnosis ... poor nutrition Clinical ... , or any other cause ... periodontitis • ITP • Henoch-Schonlein ... Pathophysiology #VitaminC #AscorbicAcid
Capnocytophaga Canimorsus Skin Rash

40 M presents w/ N, V, severe epigastric pain. SHx: smoker, drinks 18
inoculate into soft ... +purpuric rash → ... the key to the diagnosis ... #Rash #dermatology ... #clinical #photo