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Maculopapular - Diagnostic Algorithm
Pathophysiology:
- Catch-all term with a wide range of potential pathophysiologic mechanisms and causative
Maculopapular - ... Diagnostic Algorithm ... Ill-appearing, vital sign ... instability - New-onset fever ... #Maculopapular
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) - Typical Signs/Symptoms
Alopecia, Fever, Malar rash, Photosensitivity, Adenopathies, Lupus pneumonia, Pleurisy, Pancreatitis,
Erythematosus (SLE ... ) - Typical Signs ... Symptoms Alopecia, Fever ... nephritis, Cytopenia, Arthralgia ... #Signs #Symptoms
SKIN RASHES 



Skin rashes can occur from a variety of factors, including infections, heat, allergens, immune
erythematous, maculopapular ... the presence of fever ... and systemic signs ... rashes into these classes ... petechiae; #purpura; #rash
Biphasic Illness of Leptospirosis
Some patients do not progress to severe disease. Others, rapidly develop severe disease
-14 days): • Fever ... • Pretibial maculopapular ... rash • Others ... : nausea, vomiting ... Diagnosis #Illness #Signs
ANTI-MDA5 DERMATOMYOSITIS

Cutaneous manifestations:
• Periorbital heliotrope (blue-purple) rash with edema
• Erythematous rash on the face, or the
chest (in a V-sign ... shoulders (in a shawl sign ... Inverse Gottron’s sign ... Dermatomyositis • Fever ... • Arthralgia/arthritis
Sweet Syndrome

Acute febrile neutrophilic dermatosis (Sweets Syndrome) is a skin condition characterized by fever and inflamed
sudden onset of a rash ... - Rash: multiple ... Episcleritis Signs ... (arthritis and arthralgia ... Causes: - Idiopathic
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
diseases, such as SLE ... purpura: Strong sign ... , mucositis • Rash ... tract, and often causes ... vesicles, pustules, maculopapular
CNS Infections - Viral Encephalitis and Bacterial Meningitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Viral Encephalitis:
MCC: Enteroviruses (e.g., coxsackievirus
• Headache • Fever ... pharyngitis • Maculopapular ... rash • Cough ... Acute meningeal signs ... (fever, nuchal
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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tract, and often causes ... mucositis - Rash ... Night sweats • Arthralgias ... purpura: strong sign ... vasculitis, and SLE
Spinal Cord Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Spinal cord neurological lesion:
Clinical findings:
 • Symptoms and signs below
• Symptoms and signs ... Non-compressive Spinal Cord Causes ... sclerosis - Transverse ... Behcet disease - SLE ... differential #algorithm