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ANCA-Associated Vasculitis
A group of necrotizing, small-vessel vasculitis without immune complex deposition. Complement levels are normal due
associated with PR3 ... involvement - PR3 ... 75-90%, rarely PR3 ... disease - MPO>PR3 ... #Diagnosis #Rheumatology
The Cell Cycle
The cell cycle is the series of tightly regulated steps that controls cell growth
Both Rb and p53 ... notice how much p53 ... senses damaged DNA, p53 ... surprise then that p53 ... us who rely on p53
ANA (Antinuclear Antibody) and ANCA (Antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies)
 • Systemic lupus erythematosus
   1. Anti-dsDNA
polyangiitis - MPO>PR3 ... polyangiitis - PR3 ... involvement - PR3 ... Churg-Strauss) - MPO>PR3 ... disease - MPO>PR3
Rapidly Progressive Glomerulonephritis (RPGN)
RPGN has three primary pathophysiologic causes differentiated by immunofluorescence

Immune Complex Mediated (granular staining):
Negative IF): • PR3 ... #differential #diagnosis ... #algorithm #rheumatology
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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proteinase 3 (PR3 ... in >90%, MPO > PR3 ... Granulomas - MPO > PR3 ... 80% (80-90% have PR3 ... proteinase 3 (PR3
ANCA Associated Vasculitis (AAV) - Auto-antibodies and Differential Diagnosis

MPA → usually p-ANCA
GPA → usually c-ANCA
EGPA →
and Differential Diagnosis ... (MPO) C-ANCA (PR3 ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Hypertension in Pregnancy - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pre-existing Hypertension - Before Pregnancy OR <20 weeks gestational age
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Pre-existing ... • Pre-Eclampsia ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #causes
Diagnostic Algorithms for Microcytic, Normocytic and Macrocytic Anemia

#Microcytic #Normocytic #Macrocytic #Anemia #Algorithm #Comparison #Diagnosis
Diagnostic Algorithms ... Macrocytic #Anemia #Algorithm ... #Comparison #Diagnosis
Causes of Hypercalcemia due to increased Vitamin D levels
 • The BIG 3:
granulomatous diseases: PR3 ... #differential #diagnosis
Primary Metabolic Alkalosis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Volume Depleted - 2° hyperaldosteronism
 • Low Urine Cl-: Vomiting,
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Volume ... Liddle syndrome PRA ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #Nephrology