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Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Causes of Petechial Rash ... Vasculitis - Collagen disorders ... : • Palpable Rash ... : - ITP - APLS ... Algorithm #Causes #dermatology
SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)

Suspect:
Clinical evidence of (fatigue, rash, photosensitivity, inflammatory arthritis, weight loss, and fever) and
Malignancy (e.g. hematologic ... ) • Endocrine disorders ... Antiribosomal P, APLA ... • CAD APLA/LAC ... valve vegetations APLA
Vibrio Vulnificus skin infection
Cirrhosis w/recent consumption of raw oysters w/rapidly evolving rash. 
Vibrio vulnificus part of
rapidly evolving rash ... All oysters at Chesapeake ... , hypotension, rash ... immunosuppressive meds ... #cellulitis #dermatology
Helpful Clinical Features in Evaluating Bleeding Disorders
Age of onset
 • Neonate - in 20% of haemophilias,
Evaluating Bleeding Disorders ... relatives (if all ... #Bleeding #Disorders ... #History #peds ... pediatrics #diagnosis #hematology