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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 ... diagnosis #algorithm ... #rheumatology
Dermatologic Manifestations of Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (GPA)

Skin involvement in granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) is common and
GPA causes disease ... Diagnosis: Vasculitis ... • Henoch-Schönlein ... cryoglobulinemia ... #diagnosis #rheumatology
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Causes of Petechial ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Schonlein Purpura ... Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #dermatology
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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Schonlein Purpura ... tract, and often causes ... Vasculitis - Skin ... differential #diagnosis ... #rheumatology #
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
Vasculitis - Differential ... Differential Diagnosis ... MPO > PR3 60/ GPA ... Schonlein Purpura ... Diagnosis #Rheumatology