Skin Pustules – Friday Pop Quiz 1/20/2023
A patient comes in with the rash pictured below consisting of pustules in an annular or polycyclic configuration. What type of paraproteinemia can this disorder be associated with and thus a workup should be initiated for?
A. IgG kappa
B. IgG lambda
C. IgA
D. IgM
E. IgD
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A patient comes in with the rash pictured below consisting of pustules in an annular or polycyclic configuration. What type of paraproteinemia can this disorder be associated with and thus a workup should be initiated for?
A. IgG kappa
B. IgG lambda
C. IgA
D. IgM
E. IgD
To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click here.
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On this Mnemonic Monday, we challenge you to remember diseases that are associated with IgA monoclonal gammopathies. Remember that IgA related diseases are typically neutrophil predominant.
Mnemonic:
SWEET PEPSI
Sweet's Syndrome
Pyoderma Gangrenosum
Erythema Elevatum Diutinum (EED)
POEMS
Subcorneal Pustular Dermatosis
IgA pemphigus
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