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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 ... #Differential #
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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+ MPO-ANCA MEDIUM ... < 30 years - Aorta ... and branches • GCA ... : - Aorta and ... #rheumatology #
Giant cell arteritis (GCA)

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

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