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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
Schonlein Purpura ... (HSP, IgA Vasculitis ... #Henoch #Schonlein ... #HSP #IgA #Vasculitis ... #dermatology #skin
Cryoglobulinemia Summary

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

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

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
MPO > PR3 60/ GPA ... Schonlein Purpura ... (IgA Vasculitis ... , IgA (cmpkx deposits ... #Rheumatology
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 ... #rheumatology #