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Diagnosis of IgA Vasculitis (Henoch-Schönlein Purpura) - French Vasculitis Study Group 

1) Suggestive clinical manifestations
Diagnosis of IgA ... Vasculitis (Henoch-Schönlein ... Elevated serum IgA ... - Dominant IgA ... #HSP #Diagnosis
Palpable Purpura seen in Henoch Schonlein Purpura (HSP, IgA Vasculitis)

55 year old male on tuberculosis treatment
Purpura (HSP, IgA ... Vasculitis) ... #HSP #IgA #Vasculitis ... #clinical #photo ... #dermatology #skin
IgA Vasculitis – Henoch Scholein Purpura: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings

 - Infectious Agents - 50% have
IgA Vasculitis – ... Henoch Scholein ... ankles) #HSP ... #IgA #Vasculitis ... Pathophysiology #Diagnosis
Henoch Schonlein Leg Rash - Palpable Purpura
Purpura: Low Platelets or Vasculitis?
45 years old, seen in our
Leg Rash - Palpable ... purpura (IgA), ... later confirmed by skin ... #clinical #photo ... #dermatology #HSP
Causes of Secondary IgA Nephropathy - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • GI disorders: Celiac disease, Crohn's disease,
IgA Nephropathy ... Viruses: HIV, CMV, Hep ... B and C • Infections ... Schistosomiasis • Cancers: IgA ... #IgA #Nephropathy
Cryoglobulinemia Summary

Cryoglobulins:
 • Cryoglobulins are Igs in the serum that precipitate in vitro at temperatures below
- Purpura - Skin ... Type III Often Secondary ... Labs/Diagnosis: ... • IgA vasculitis ... (Henoch-Schönlein
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
Diagnosis Framework ... , mucositis • Rash ... present) Henoch Schonlein ... Purpura (IgA Vasculitis ... , IgA (cmpkx deposits
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
- Differential Diagnosis ... in primary or secondary ... RMSF - Henoch Schonlein ... for hepatitis B and ... cryoglobulins • Skin
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
 •
- Differential Diagnosis ... present • Henoch Schonlein ... Purpura (IgA vasculitis ... mucositis - Rash ... Differential Diagnosis
Staphylococcus-associated GlomeruloNephritis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
CLINICAL
 • Nephritic syndrome (Casts)
 • Marked proteinuria (may be
and Management ... Leukocyturia • Vasculitic ... rash not uncommon ... • C3/lgG or IgA ... (esp DM) • "starry