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Cryoglobulinemia Summary

Cryoglobulins:
 • Cryoglobulins are Igs in the serum that precipitate in vitro at temperatures below
• They can cause ... Cryoglobulins Cause ... EGPA, microscopic polyangiitis ... diagnosis #types #classification
Uveitis - Definition, Causes and SUN Classification

Inflammation of the iris, ciliary body, vitreous, retina and/or choroid
Incidence
and SUN Classification ... inhabitants 3rd leading cause ... retinal ischemia Causes ... Bartonella SUN Classification ... #SUN #Classification
Causes of Proteinuria - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Persistent Proteinuria >150mg/d protein present on repeat testing including overnight
Causes of Proteinuria ... sediment - WBC/RBC casts ... Granulomatosis with polyangiitis ... / microscopic polyangiitis ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes
Reversed Halo Sign - Infectious and Non-Infectious Differential Diagnosis
Definition: A focal rounded area of GGO surrounded
• Infectious Causes ... Non-Infectious Causes ... Granulomatosis with polyangiitis ... granulomatosis with polyangiitis
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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• Microscopic Polyangiitis ... tract, and often causes ... #rheumatology #classification
ANA (Antinuclear Antibody) and ANCA (Antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies)
 • Systemic lupus erythematosus
   1. Anti-dsDNA
Anti-dsDNA (in 70% of cases ... seen in 30—70% of cases ... • Microscopic polyangiitis ... Granulomatosis with polyangiitis ... Granulomatosis with polyangiitis
Causes of Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) - Acute increase
Causes of Acute ... Epithelial cell casts ... Granulomatosis with polyangiitis ... /microscopic polyangiitis ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes
ANCA-Associated Vasculitis
A group of necrotizing, small-vessel vasculitis without immune complex deposition. Complement levels are normal due
granulomatosis with polyangiitis ... ), microscopic polyangiitis ... granulonatosis with polyangiitis ... Granulomatosis with polyangiitis ... MPO Microscopic polyangiitis
Causes of Hemoptysis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Massive Hemoptysis (>I00 mL in 24 hours)
 • Malignancy
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Causes of Hemoptysis ... Granulomatosis with polyangiitis ... / microscopic polyangiitis ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes
Causes of Hematuria - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Red blood cells on urine microscopy. Must exclude false positives
Causes of Hematuria ... RBCs and/or RBC casts ... Granulomatosis with polyangiitis ... /microscopic polyangiitis ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes