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Crusted Scabies - Physical examination now revealed a generalized erythematous and scaly rash with intense hyperkeratotic
erythematous and scaly rash ... Microscopic examination ... scraping from the abdomen ... mites (Panel C) #Clinical ... #NEJM
Excoriated papules with honey-colored crusting were present on the abdomen, back (Panel A), arms, and legs.
present on the abdomen ... mite under light microscopy ... #Clinical #Derm ... Pathology #Scabies #Microscopy ... #Rash #NEJM
Strongyloides stercoralis Hyperinfection - Physical examination revealed reticulated purpuric patches with dusky centers on the abdomen,
centers on the abdomen ... biopsy of the rash ... #Clinical #Derm ... FilariformLarvae #Microscopy ... #NEJM
Herpes Zoster Mandibularis - The lesions were scattered along the area that is innervated by the
A presumptive diagnosis ... #Clinical #Photo ... #Mandibularis #Rash ... #NEJM #Shingles
Acute Kidney Injury - AKI Workup Algorithm and Differential Diagnosis
Baseline Investigations: full blood count with differential,
and Differential Diagnosis ... microscopy / urinary ... investigations depending on clinical ... , HIV serology, ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Macroglossia in Light-Chain Amyloidosis- Physical examination revealed macroglossia, with indentations from the teeth (Panel A)...A biopsy
under polarized microscopy ... Early diagnosis ... #amyloidosis #clinical ... #photo #AL #lightchain ... #NEJM
Glucagonoma-Associated Rash - The rash involved the arms, genitals, and buttocks and had progressed to the
- The rash involved ... tomography of the abdomen ... resolve (Panel D) #Clinical ... #Microscopy #CT ... #NEJM
Acute Dacryocystitis- A 4-week-old boy was brought to the emergency department after having drainage from both
He received a diagnosis ... Cultures of urine ... #NEJM #clinical ... #photo #peds #acute
CNS Infections - Viral Encephalitis and Bacterial Meningitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Viral Encephalitis:
MCC: Enteroviruses (e.g., coxsackievirus
- Differential Diagnosis ... Maculopapular rash ... • Common clinical ... • Uveitis • Rash ... established by CSF or urine
Rheumatology Workup - Laboratories Studies in Rheumatic Diseases

• Septic arthritis - Gram stain and culture of
polarized light microscopy ... (to support a diagnosis ... • Serum and urine ... ANA and RF (if clinical ... laboratory #workup #diagnosis