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Vasculitis - Break down based on vessel size 
Distribution of vessel involvement by large vessel vasculitis,
Medium vessel vasculitis ... of vessel, from aorta ... left to right) aorta ... #Diagnosis #Rheumatology ... #Large #Classification
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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+ MPO-ANCA MEDIUM ... and branches • GCA ... : - Aorta and ... differential #diagnosis #rheumatology ... #classification
Giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) definition: Most common systemic inflammatory vasculitis in older adults
systemic inflammatory vasculitis ... Involves large and medium ... those coming off aorta ... in literature (NEJM ... them, but urgent rheumatology
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
< 30 years • Aorta ... Arteritis): • Aorta ... primary condition MEDIUM ... Thrombosis and arterial aneurysms ... Differential #Diagnosis #Rheumatology