Friday, December 07, 2012

Cryoglubulinemia


Disorder
Vasculitis
Epidemiology/Etiology
Clinical/Laboratory Findings
 
 
 
 
Cryoglobulinemia
Small vessel vasculitis involving skin, GI tract, renal vessels
Adults
Association with HCV, type I MPGN
Cryoglobulins: immunoglobulins that gel at cold temperatures
Palpable purpura, acral cyanosis of nose and ears and Raynaud's phenomenon (reverses when in warm room)

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