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Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
- Vasculitis ... RMSF - Henoch Schonlein ... RA, Sjogren's, GPA ... cryoglobulins • Skin ... #Petechiae #Rash
Algorithm for Diagnosis of the Petechial / Purpuric Rash

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

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

Rash
	• Human parvovirus B19 infection

Malar rash
	• SLE
	• Human parvovirus B19 infection
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Joint Pain Rash ... Malar rash ... • Henoch Schönlein ... Sarcoidosis • GPA ... differential #diagnosis #rheumatology
Vasculitis Involving the Skin - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Primary: 50% Cutaneous Vasculitis: Leukocytoclastic Vasculitis
Secondary: CTD: SLE, RA
the Skin - Differential ... , infections, drug ... Small Vessel: Petechiae ... - GPA Cutaneous ... #rheumatology #
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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> PR3 60% • GPA ... present • Henoch Schonlein ... mucositis - Rash ... to exclude are infections ... differential #diagnosis #rheumatology
Cryoglobulinemia Summary

Cryoglobulins:
 • Cryoglobulins are Igs in the serum that precipitate in vitro at temperatures below
- Purpura - Skin ... reticularis & skin ... - GPA, EGPA, microscopic ... (Henoch-Schönlein ... classification #rheumatology
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
to exclude are infections ... , mucositis • Rash ... present) Henoch Schonlein ... , recent viral infection ... Differential #Diagnosis #Rheumatology