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Cryoglobulinemia Summary

Cryoglobulins:
 • Cryoglobulins are Igs in the serum that precipitate in vitro at temperatures below
associated vasculitis - GPA ... (e.g. systemic ... lupus erythematosus ... #classification ... #rheumatology #
SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)

Suspect:
Clinical evidence of (fatigue, rash, photosensitivity, inflammatory arthritis, weight loss, and fever) and
Clinical evidence of (fatigue ... Classification: ... permanent alopecia Differential ... (e.g. thyroid disease ... #Diagnosis #Rheumatology
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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> PR3 60% • GPA ... Diagnosis: Systemic ... • ANCA (Dx: GPA ... #diagnosis #rheumatology ... #classification
Elevated Globulin - Protein Gap (Total Protein - Albumin > 4)

Work-up of an Elevated Globulin Gap:
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Albumin > 4) Work-up ... changes (POEMS syndrome ... (RA, Temporal arteritis ... gastric tumors • Hematology ... #diagnosis #hematology