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Classification of Vasculitis 
Vasculitis of large vessels 
 - Arteritis temporalis (giant-cell arteritis) 
 - Takayasu
Classification of ... Vasculitis of large vessels ... syndrome - Immune-complex-induced ... vasculitis - hypersensitivity ... dermatomyositis #Size #Classification
Vasculitis - Break down based on vessel size 
Distribution of vessel involvement by large vessel vasculitis,
down based on vessel ... Distribution of vessel ... vasculitis, medium vessel ... although immune complex ... Medium #Large #Classification
Types of hypersensitivity reactions

Type I - lgE-Mediated, Within I Hour (Anaphylaxis)
Type II - IgG or IgM
Types of hypersensitivity ... Type Ill - Immune Complex-Mediated ... happypillsrx/ #hypersensitivity ... reactions #Types #Classification
Hypersensitivity: Summary
Type I Hypersensitivity:
 • Immunological Mediator: lgE
 • Immunological Target: Allergen Molecules
 • Ex: Antibiotic
Hypersensitivity ... Summary Type I Hypersensitivity ... Disease Type III Hypersensitivity ... Antigen-Ab immune complexes ... Reactions #Types #Classification
Summary table of types of hypersensitivity reactions. 
Type 1
 - Mediators: lgE
 - Antigen Form: Soluble
table of types of hypersensitivity ... Antigen-antibody complex ... Antigen-antibody complexes ... Graft rejection #hypersensitivity ... allergy #table #classification
Vascular Ultrasound Prior To Paracentesis
Although the evidence is conflicting, vascular ultrasound prior to paracentesis may prevent
Ultrasound Prior To Paracentesis ... ultrasound prior to paracentesis ... demonstrated 3 large vessels ... puncture site in a complex ... UAlberta_Sono #paracentesis
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
 •
abnormalities SMALL VESSEL ... tracts Immune Complex ... Findings by Vessel ... Size: • Large Vessel ... #rheumatology #classification
Hypersensitivity Types and Their Mechanisms
Type I - lgE - Soluble antigen
 - Allergen-specific lgE antibodies bind
Hypersensitivity ... Antigen-antibody complexes ... sclerosis #Hypersensitivity ... #Types #Classification
Cryoglobulinemia Summary

Cryoglobulins:
 • Cryoglobulins are Igs in the serum that precipitate in vitro at temperatures below
deposit of immune complexes ... Cutaneous small-vessel ... vasculitis • Hypersensitivity ... diagnosis #types #classification
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
discrepancies LARGE VESSEL ... condition MEDIUM VESSEL ... infarcts SMALL VESSEL ... pauci-immune GN Immune Complex ... inflammation Hypersensitivity