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

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

Skin involvement in granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) is common and
(GPA) Skin involvement ... GPA causes disease ... surfaces of the joints ... • EGPAHenoch-Schönlein ... #GPA #dermatology
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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• Microscopic Polyangiitis ... Schonlein Purpura ... (IgA vasculitis ... tract, and often causes ... #rheumatology #
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
Vasculitis - Differential ... MPO > PR3 60/ GPA ... Schonlein Purpura ... (IgA Vasculitis ... purpura, joint
Cryoglobulinemia Summary

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

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