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

Immune Complex Mediated (granular staining):
Normal Complement: IgA ... nephropathy, Henoch-SchonIein ... Purpura Anti-GBM ... differential #diagnosis #algorithm ... #rheumatology
Palpable Purpura seen in Henoch Schonlein Purpura (HSP, IgA Vasculitis)

55 year old male on tuberculosis treatment
seen in Henoch ... Schonlein Purpura ... #Henoch #Schonlein ... #clinical #photo ... #dermatology #skin
Henoch Schonlein Leg Rash - Palpable Purpura
Purpura: Low Platelets or Vasculitis?
45 years old, seen in our
Henoch Schonlein ... suggestive of Henoch-Schonlein ... purpura (IgA), ... #Schonlein #Purpura ... #dermatology #HSP
Dermatologic Manifestations of Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (GPA)

Skin involvement in granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) is common and
Dermatologic Manifestations ... • Henoch-Schönlein ... vasculitis #Dermatologic ... #dermatology #rash ... #diagnosis #rheumatology
Skin Conditions Associated with Joint Pain

Rash
	• Human parvovirus B19 infection

Malar rash
	• SLE
	• Human parvovirus B19 infection
	•
vasculitis • Henoch ... Schönlein purpura ... Sarcoidosis • GPA ... Sarcoidosis #dermatology ... differential #diagnosis #rheumatology
Cryoglobulinemia Summary

Cryoglobulins:
 • Cryoglobulins are Igs in the serum that precipitate in vitro at temperatures below
- Skin ulcers ... reticularis & skin ... associated vasculitis - GPA ... (Henoch-Schönlein ... classification #rheumatology
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

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

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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, ischemic skin ... often present • Henoch ... Schonlein Purpura ... (IgA vasculitis ... differential #diagnosis #rheumatology
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
often present) Henoch ... Schonlein Purpura ... (IgA Vasculitis ... , IgA (cmpkx deposits ... Differential #Diagnosis #Rheumatology