Cutaneous Vasculitis Flashcards
1
Q
What are the clinical findings for cutaneous vasculitis?
A
Palpable purpura,
Ulceration and necrosis,
Nodules,
Levido reticularis,
Urticarial vasculitis
2
Q
What is the most common type of dermatological vasculitis?
A
Cutaneous small vessel vasculitis. However other vasculitis also have dermatological features.
3
Q
What are the causes of cutaneous small vessel vasculitis?
A
Most common is idiopathic
Infection,
Autoimmune (SLE, dermatomyositis)
Malignancy
4
Q
What are the investigations for cutaneous vasculitis?
A
Skin biopsy,
Bloods to look for autoimmune cause,
Urinalysis to look for renal involvement
