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Algorithm for Diagnosis of the Petechial / Purpuric Rash

Febrile/Toxic, Palpable: 
 - Meningococcaemia, Disseminated Gonococcal Infection,
Algorithm for Diagnosis ... Purpura Fulminans, DIC ... Purpura #Rash #Algorithm ... #Diagnosis #Dermatology ... #Skin
Purpura - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Non-blanchable, dark red to purple, hemorrhagic skin lesions that result from leakage
purple, hemorrhagic skin ... inflammation • Thrombocytopenia ... Primary Causes: - Thrombocytopenia ... Causes: - Drug induced ... #nonpalpable #dermatology
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) Overview

Increased Clotting and Consumption of Clotting Factors

Findings:
 • Bleeding
 • Recent history
thrombin time • Reduced ... , V and II • Reduced ... organ damage Clinical ... • Purpura • Palpable ... treatment #management #hematology
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
hemostasis: - Thrombocytopenia ... fulminans - DIC ... Complete blood count coagulation ... cryoglobulins • Skin ... #Causes #dermatology