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Palpable Purpura seen in Henoch Schonlein Purpura (HSP, IgA Vasculitis)

55 year old male on tuberculosis treatment
Palpable Purpura ... Schonlein Purpura ... #Purpura #Henoch ... #dermatology #skin ... #rash #physicalexam
Dermatologic Manifestations of Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (GPA)

Skin involvement in granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) is common and
GPA causes disease ... burning sensation or pain ... • EGPA • Henoch-Schönlein ... cryoglobulinemia ... rash #diagnosis #rheumatology
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
lesions • Severe pain ... Schonlein Purpura ... cryoglobulins • Skin ... #Causes #dermatology ... #physicalexam
Cryoglobulinemia Summary

Cryoglobulins:
 • Cryoglobulins are Igs in the serum that precipitate in vitro at temperatures below
- Skin ulcers ... Clinical triad of Palpable ... EGPA, microscopic polyangiitis ... IgA vasculitis (Henoch-Schönlein ... classification #rheumatology
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
often present) Henoch ... Schonlein Purpura ... tract, and often causes ... ) • Palpable purpura ... / ANCA + MPO) Cryoglobulinemic
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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• Microscopic Polyangiitis ... often present • Henoch ... Schonlein Purpura ... tract, and often causes ... differential #diagnosis #rheumatology