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Pruritus - Generalized Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Systemic and Primary Causes
== Primary Skin Lesions ==
Macules /
Generalized Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm - Systemic ... and Primary Causes ... renal failure/uremia ... #Algorithm #causes
Nail Disorders secondary to Systemic Diseases
Nail Fold Abnormality
 • SLE
 • Scleroderma
 • Dermatomyositis
Koilonychia - Spoon-shaped
Disorders secondary to Systemic ... Iron deficiency anemia ... #Secondary #dermatology ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #causes
Giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) definition: Most common systemic inflammatory vasculitis in older adults
complaints- anemia ... identifies 85 to 95% of cases ... them, but urgent rheumatology ... absence of visual symptoms ... Temporal #Signs #Symptoms
Secondary Syphilis Rash
Secondary syphilis is the most contagious of all the stages of this disease, and
characterized by a systemic ... The signs and symptoms ... resembling rashes caused ... Syphilis #Rash #Diagnosis ... #Clinical #Photo
Capnocytophaga Canimorsus Skin Rash

40 M presents w/ N, V, severe epigastric pain. SHx: smoker, drinks 18
air conditioning system ... Bandemia, AKI. ... dogs & latter can cause ... the key to the diagnosis ... #clinical #photo
Pruritus - No Primary Skin Lesion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Blood Glucose:
 • Diabetes Mellitus
Liver Function Tests/Enzymes:
Algorithm Blood ... renal failure/uremia ... Pruritus #secondary #systemic ... #generalized #dermatology ... #Algorithm #causes
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) Diagnosis and Management Summary

WHAT?
 • Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is a common systemic inflammatory
PMR) is a common systemic ... disease of unknown cause ... • Associated symptoms ... • Normocytic anemia ... #Management #Rheumatology
Cutaneous Mucormycosis Eschar
30 M HIV cd4 10 VL 30k traumatic injury of arm few months ago
Diagnosis? ... trauma, aplastic anemia ... wide excision & systemic ... Mucormycosis #Eschar #dermatology ... skin #clinical #photo
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)

High mortality without prompt recognition and management. HLH is a critical diagnostic consideration in
hyperinflammatory syndrome caused ... of the immune system ... Common Signs and Symptoms ... - Cytopenias (anemia ... #Management #Hematology