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Elevated Globulin - Protein Gap (Total Protein - Albumin > 4)

Work-up of an Elevated Globulin Gap:
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Causes of Monoclonal ... infections (acute HIV, HBV ... , EBV, VZV, hepatitis ... cancers, HCC, renal ... #ProteinGap #differential
Hyponatremia (<135 mEq/L) is a common electrolyte abnormality caused by an excess of total body water
electrolyte abnormality caused ... osmolality helps to differentiate ... Rise in blood urea ... the hypothalamus detect ... #Hypovolemia #EBV
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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Vasculitides - Differential ... vasculitis) - Affects ... tract, and often causes ... glomerulonephritis) • Anti-GBM ... Cryoglobulins • HIV • HBV
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
pulmonary and renal ... claudication, pulse deficits ... HTN • Check: HBV ... MPO > PR3 60/ GPA ... tract, and often causes