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Disorders of Pigmentations - Hypopigmentation and Hyperpigmentation - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

HYPOPIGMENTATION
Diffuse Congenital - Generalized hypopigmentation of
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... versicolor (more commonly ... disorders #skin #dermatology ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #causes
Skin Hyperpigmentation - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Diffuse:
 • Tanning
 • Adverse cutaneous drug eruption
 • Addison's disease
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Diffuse: • Tanning ... versicolor (more commonly ... disorders #skin #dermatology ... #causes
Lymphomas and Lymphoproliferative Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hodgkin Lymphoma ~40% - Characteristic For Reed-Sternberg (RS) Cells
site in lymphatic system ... with lymphatic system ... are present • Classic ... lymphadenopathy more diffuse ... pathophysiology #Hematology
Common Variable Immunodeficiency (CVID)

What?
CVID: Immunodeficiency disorder with hypogammaglobulinemia -> increased infection risk secondary to impaired B-cell
infection risk secondary ... CT: • Ground-glass ... hemolytic anemia) • Systemic ... DDX - Other causes ... hypogammaglobulinemia #immunology #hematology
PALM RASHES 
Common features and patterns:
1.	Color:
o	Red or erythematous: Common in inflammatory or allergic reactions.
o	Purple or purpuric:
suggest vascular or hematologic ... post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation ... Symmetrical: Seen in systemic ... Drug Reactions: Diffuse ... accompanied by systemic
Polycythemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Polycythemia itself isn’t a diagnosis. Like many things, it is a condition
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... frequently affected systems ... Better call hematology ... causes: Many of ... workup, think about common