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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
Dermatologic Manifestations of Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (GPA)

Skin involvement in granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) is common and
Maculopapular rash ... Diagnosis: Vasculitis ... • Henoch-Schönlein ... #dermatology #rash ... #diagnosis #rheumatology
Skin Conditions Associated with Joint Pain

Rash
	• Human parvovirus B19 infection

Malar rash
	• SLE
	• Human parvovirus B19 infection
	•
Pain Rash ... • Henoch Schönlein ... purpura • PAN ... #rashes #differential ... #diagnosis #rheumatology
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

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

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

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
, mucositis • Rash ... Schonlein Purpura ... (IgA Vasculitis ... purpura, joint ... Diagnosis #Rheumatology