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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
Cryoglobulinemia Summary

Cryoglobulins:
 • Cryoglobulins are Igs in the serum that precipitate in vitro at temperatures below
Arthralgia - Purpura ... triad of Palpable purpura ... • IgA vasculitis ... (Henoch-Schönlein ... purpura) • Cutaneous
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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Vasculitis: • Purpura ... Schonlein Purpura ... (IgA vasculitis ... erythematous nodules, purpura ... causing palpable purpura
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
Vasculitis: • Purpura ... Schonlein Purpura ... (IgA Vasculitis ... , IgA (cmpkx deposits ... purpura, joint