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

Immune Complex Mediated (granular staining):
pathophysiologic causes ... Normal Complement: IgA ... nephropathy, Henoch-SchonIein ... Purpura Anti-GBM ... #algorithm #rheumatology
Dermatologic Manifestations of Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (GPA)

Skin involvement in granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) is common and
GPA causes disease ... • Henoch-Schönlein ... cryoglobulinemia ... #dermatology #rash ... #diagnosis #rheumatology
Purpura - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Non-blanchable, dark red to purple, hemorrhagic skin lesions that result from leakage
OF PALPABLE PURPURA ... • Ig A vasculitis ... #hematology #rheumatology ... #palpable #nonpalpable ... #dermatology
Cryoglobulinemia Summary

Cryoglobulins:
 • Cryoglobulins are Igs in the serum that precipitate in vitro at temperatures below
Clinical triad of Palpable ... • IgA vasculitis ... (Henoch-Schönlein ... purpura) • Cutaneous ... classification #rheumatology
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
Schonlein Purpura ... (IgA Vasculitis ... skin) • Palpable ... ) • Palpable purpura ... #Rheumatology
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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, proteinuria, rapidly ... Schonlein Purpura ... (IgA vasculitis ... Vasculitis - Skin ... #rheumatology #