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Algorithm for Diagnosis of the Petechial / Purpuric Rash

Febrile/Toxic, Palpable: 
 - Meningococcaemia, Disseminated Gonococcal Infection,
/ Purpuric Rash ... Endocarditis, Henoch-SchönIein ... - Autoimmune Vasculitis ... #Purpuric #Petechiae ... #Dermatology #Skin
Dermatologic Manifestations of Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (GPA)

Skin involvement in granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) is common and
, Palpable purpura ... • Palpable purpura ... Vesicles overlying purpuric ... polyangiitis • EGPA • Henoch-Schönlein ... purpura • Mixed
Cryoglobulinemia Summary

Cryoglobulins:
 • Cryoglobulins are Igs in the serum that precipitate in vitro at temperatures below
Arthralgia - Purpura ... - Glomerulonephritis ... triad of Palpable purpura ... (Henoch-Schönlein ... purpura) • Cutaneous
Rapidly Progressive Glomerulonephritis (RPGN)
RPGN has three primary pathophysiologic causes differentiated by immunofluorescence

Immune Complex Mediated (granular staining):
IgA nephropathy, Henoch-SchonIein ... Purpura Anti-GBM ... #Vasculitis #differential ... #diagnosis #algorithm ... #rheumatology
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
infection - RMSF - Henoch ... Schonlein Purpura ... Non-Palpable Rash: - Purpura ... cryoglobulins • Skin ... #Causes #dermatology
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

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

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
: • Purpura, ischemic ... scleritis • Palpable purpura ... Schonlein Purpura ... ) • Palpable purpura ... ) • Palpable purpura