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Classification of Vasculitis 
Vasculitis of large vessels 
 - Arteritis temporalis (giant-cell arteritis) 
 - Takayasu
- microscopic ... polyangiitis ... dermatomyositis #Size ... #Vasculitis #Vessels ... #Diagnosis #Rheumatology
Vasculitis Involving the Skin - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Primary: 50% Cutaneous Vasculitis: Leukocytoclastic Vasculitis
Secondary: CTD: SLE, RA
Associated: - Microscopic ... polyangiitis ... Behcet Disease ... • Cogan syndrome ... #dermatology #rheumatology
Dermatologic Manifestations of Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (GPA)

Skin involvement in granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) is common and
purpura • Mixed cryoglobulinemia ... • Goodpasture syndrome ... blood vessels with ... GPA #dermatology ... #rheumatology
Cryoglobulinemia Summary

Cryoglobulins:
 • Cryoglobulins are Igs in the serum that precipitate in vitro at temperatures below
• Autoimmune diseases ... polyangiitis ... small-vessel vasculitis ... #types #classification ... #rheumatology #
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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Polyangiitis: ... VASCULITIS (Granulomatous ... Size: • Large ... #rheumatology # ... classification
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
Diagnosis Framework ... VASCULITIS (GRANULOMATOUS ... (PR3-ANCA)): Microscopic ... / ANCA + MPO) Cryoglobulinemic ... #Rheumatology
Cryofibrinogenemia Summary

Cryofibrinogenemia Epidemiology:
 • 40-70 years with a modest female predominance

Cryofibrinogenemia:
 • The precipitation of a
can plug blood vessels ... Divided Into Two Types ... small to medium-sized ... #rheumatology # ... hematology