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Purpura - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Non-blanchable, dark red to purple, hemorrhagic skin lesions that result from leakage
Purpura - Differential ... CTD (SLE) - Viral ... - Neisseria meningitidis ... vasculitis - GPA ... #rheumatology #
Elevated Globulin - Protein Gap (Total Protein - Albumin > 4)

Work-up of an Elevated Globulin Gap:
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Causes of Monoclonal ... acute HIV, HBV, EBV ... hepatitis, PBC, PSC, Viral ... #ProteinGap #differential ... #diagnosis #hematology
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
Vasculitis - Differential ... claudication, visual ... MPO > PR3 60/ GPA ... tract, and often causes ... #Diagnosis #Rheumatology