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Diagnosis of cutaneous vasculitis

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Format

Knowledge

Time to Complete

1 hour

Published

March 31, 2017

Updated

November 13, 2017

Programme Description

Dr James Miller and Dr Anton Alexandroff consider classification, clinical features and suitable investigations. Key learning points for healthcare professionals include causes of secondary vasculitis, classification of cutaneous vasculitis, and taking a history.

Educational Objectives

After completing this activity, healthcare professionals should be better able to:

Define cutaneous vasculitis

Identify systemic features and triggers

Determine when a skin biopsy is useful

Understand when to refer to secondary care

Authors

Activity authors
Dr James Miller
Dermatology specialist registrar
University Hospitals of Leicester
UK

Dr Anton Alexandroff
Consultant dermatologist and honorary senior lecturer
Nuffield Health Leicester Hospital
Spire Leicester Hospital
BMI Manor Bedford Hospital
Nuffield Health Cambridge Hospital
UK

Test author
Dr Ravi Ramanathan
GP
London
UK

Instructions

This is a learning activity provided by MIMS Learning, featuring learning material and a test. Completing the test enables you to claim 1 learning credit (1 hour learning). This credit award is recommended by MIMS Learning based on completing the activity and reflecting on what you have learned. If you spend less time on the activity we recommend claiming fewer credits.

Please proceed with the activity until you have successfully answered all the test questions and completed your evaluation. You will then receive your MIMS Learning CPD certificate, which will be added to your CPD organiser for access at any time and may be exported to the Clarity & RCGP Appraisal Toolkit for GPs.

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