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Hemolytic Anemias - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Signs of anemia and hemolysis:
 • ↓ Haptoglobin
 • ↑ LDH
- Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Signs of anemia ... #Differential # ... #hematology
An Approach to the Unknown Rash: Erythematous Rash 

#Diagnosis #Dermatology #Erythematous #Rash #Differential #Algorithm #Nikolsky #Sign
to the Unknown Rash ... #Diagnosis # ... Dermatology #Erythematous ... #Rash #Differential ... Algorithm #Nikolsky #Sign
Erythematous Rashes - THE ALGORITHMIC APPROACH

Characterized by diffuse redness of the skin due to
capillary congestion, erythematous
the Nikolsky sign ... the Nikolsky sign ... , the differential ... fever or Nikolsky sign ... #Diagnosis #Dermatology
Maculopapular - Diagnostic Algorithm
Pathophysiology:
- Catch-all term with a wide range of potential pathophysiologic mechanisms and causative
Maculopapular - Diagnostic ... Ill-appearing, vital sign ... New-onset fever with rash ... #Dermatology #Rash ... Targetoid #Algorithm #Differential
Anaplasma Infection - Anaplasma phagocytophilum
Pathophysiology: 
 • Obligate, intracellular bacteria
 • Transmitted via blacklegged tick —
scapularis • Infects ... within morulae Signs ... shaking chills • Rash ... immature forms) • Anemia ... Anaplasma #Infection #diagnosis
Clinically Important Vitamins and Vitamin Deficiency States
Fat-soluble Vitamins: 
 • Vitamin A - Xerophthalmia, night blindness,
E - Haemolytic anaemia ... , neural tube defects ... Vitamin B12 - Anaemia ... Vitamins #Deficiency #differential ... #diagnosis #signs
Combination of Skin Findings and Arthritis in Pediatrics Patient - Differential Diagnosis
Malar rash: 
 • A
Pediatrics Patient - Differential ... Diagnosis Malar ... migrans: • Target sign ... gabrieltalledop #dermatology ... #diagnosis #peds
Kussmaul's Sign - Differential Diagnosis

Typically the JVP decreases with inspiration as the negative intrathoracic pressure "sucks
Kussmaul's Sign ... - Differential Diagnosis ... Kussmaul's sign ... Kussmaul's sign ... #physicalexam #
Maculopapular Rashes - THE ALGORITHMIC APPROACH 

The term maculopapule is a portmanteau, a combination
of macule and
diagnosis; however ... rashes but without signs ... have a broader differential ... diagnosis, which ... #Diagnosis #Dermatology
Clinical Features of Systemic Lupus (SLE)
General: Fever (50%), Depression, Fatigue (75%), Weight loss (50%)
Eye: Sjögrens (15%)
Skin
Photosensitivity, Butterfly rash ... Restrictive lung defect ... ) Blood (75%): Anemia ... erythematosus #signs ... #symptoms #diagnosis