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

Immune Complex Mediated (granular staining):
Lupus Nephritis, Cryoglobulinemia ... IgA nephropathy, Henoch-SchonIein ... Purpura Anti-GBM ... #differential #diagnosis ... #algorithm #rheumatology
Dermatologic Manifestations of Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (GPA)

Skin involvement in granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) is common and
Henoch-Schönlein ... cryoglobulinemia ... pneumonia with glomerulonephritis ... #dermatology #rash ... #diagnosis #rheumatology
Skin Conditions Associated with Joint Pain

Rash
	• Human parvovirus B19 infection

Malar rash
	• SLE
	• Human parvovirus B19 infection
	•
vasculitis • Henoch ... Schönlein purpura ... Sarcoidosis • GPA ... #differential #diagnosis ... #rheumatology
Cryoglobulinemia Summary

Cryoglobulins:
 • Cryoglobulins are Igs in the serum that precipitate in vitro at temperatures below
- Skin ulcers ... - Glomerulonephritis ... associated vasculitis - GPA ... IgA vasculitis (Henoch-Schönlein ... classification #rheumatology
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
 •
, proteinuria, rapidly ... often present • Henoch ... Schonlein Purpura ... mucositis - Rash ... #rheumatology #
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
, mucositis • Rash ... MPO > PR3 60/ GPA ... often present) Henoch ... Schonlein Purpura ... #Rheumatology