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Dermatologic Manifestations of Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (GPA)

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

Cryoglobulins:
 • Cryoglobulins are Igs in the serum that precipitate in vitro at temperatures below
• They can cause ... - Skin ulcers ... Syndrome: • Clinical ... associated vasculitis - GPA ... IgA vasculitis (Henoch-Schönlein
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 ... #dermatology #physicalexam
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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> PR3 60% • GPA ... often present • Henoch ... Schonlein Purpura ... tract, and often causes ... ANCA +MPO) • Cryoglobulinemic
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
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

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