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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 ... Findings: • Petechiae ... Differential Diagnosis ... • Henoch-Schönlein
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

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

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
Diagnosis Framework ... often present) Henoch ... Schonlein Purpura ... (IgA Vasculitis ... tract, and often causes
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 ... (IgA vasculitis ... tract, and often causes
Cryoglobulinemia Summary

Cryoglobulins:
 • Cryoglobulins are Igs in the serum that precipitate in vitro at temperatures below
- Skin ulcers ... Syndrome: • Clinical ... - GPA, EGPA, microscopic ... • IgA vasculitis ... (Henoch-Schönlein
Scurvy (Vitamin C Deficiency) - Diagnosis and Management

Vitamin C is required for hydroxylation of proline residues
poor nutrition Clinical ... • Petechiae, purpura ... , or any other cause ... periodontitis • ITP • Henoch-Schonlein ... Pathophysiology #VitaminC #AscorbicAcid