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

Immune Complex Mediated (granular staining):
nephropathy, Henoch-SchonIein ... Purpura Anti-GBM ... #Vasculitis #differential ... #diagnosis #algorithm ... #rheumatology
Cryoglobulinemia Summary

Cryoglobulins:
 • Cryoglobulins are Igs in the serum that precipitate in vitro at temperatures below
Arthralgia - Purpura ... • IgA vasculitis ... (Henoch-Schönlein ... purpura) • Cutaneous ... #rheumatology #
Dermatologic Manifestations of Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (GPA)

Skin involvement in granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) is common and
GPA causes disease ... purpura (16%) ... • Henoch-Schönlein ... #dermatology #rash ... #diagnosis #rheumatology
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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: • Purpura, ischemic ... Schonlein Purpura ... (IgA vasculitis ... Vasculitis - Skin ... #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
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Infection - Vasculitis ... Schonlein Purpura ... Rash: - Purpura ... #Algorithm #Causes ... #dermatology #physicalexam