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Skin Ulcers of the Lower Legs / Feet - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Physical:
• Pressure
• Trauma
• Radiation
Vascular:
• Arterial
Skin Ulcers of the ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... insufficiency • Vasculitis ... #ulcerative #skinrash ... #dermatology #Differential
Skin Ulcers by Etiology - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Physical:
 • Trauma
 • Pressure
 • Radiation
Vascular:
 • Arterial
Skin Ulcers by Etiology ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Radiation Vascular ... insufficiency • Vasculitis ... #ulcerative #skinrash
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
 •
inflammation Others: • Lupus ... livedo reticularis, ulcers ... and bullous or vesicular ... genital aphthous ulcers ... such as systemic lupus
Vascular Skin Lesions - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 - Petechiae < 0.2 cm diameter
 - Purpura 0.2
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Acquired - Vasculitis ... #Vascular #Vasculitis ... #SkinRash #dermatology ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Diagnosis of Cryoglobulinemia Vasculitis

1) Presence of cryoglobulin 
Circulating immunoglobulins that precipitate with cold temperature and dissolve
Cryoglobulinemia Vasculitis ... 3 types 2) Vasculitis ... occlusion >> vasculitis ... phenomenon • Ulcers ... Cryoglobulinemia #Vasculitis
Vesiculobullous Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Vesicles Fragile/EasiIy Ruptured - Intraepidermal blisters, possibly crusts/erosions
 - Inflammatory
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Contact dermatitis ... Bullous systemic lupus ... drug eruption #Vesicular ... Vesiculobullous #SkinRash
Purpura - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Non-blanchable, dark red to purple, hemorrhagic skin lesions that result from leakage
PALPABLE PURPURA: Vasculitis ... Leukocytoclastic vasculitis ... • Ig A vasculitis ... associated small vessel vasculitis ... HCV, HBV Not Vasculitis
Causes of Hemoptysis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Massive Hemoptysis (>I00 mL in 24 hours)
 • Malignancy
 •
• Pulmonary Vasculitis ... Malignancy Pulmonary Vasculitis ... • Lupus Erythematosus ... Goodpasture's Syndrome ... polyangiitis Vascular
Behcet's Syndrome - Diagnosis
Diagnostic Criteria for Behget's Syndrome (International Study Group for Behget's Disease):
 • Recurrent,
Behcet's Syndrome ... idiopathic oral ulcers ... Uveitis or retinal vasculitis ... uveitis, retinal vasculitis ... Diagnosis #criteria #rheumatology
Cryoglobulinemia Summary

Cryoglobulins:
 • Cryoglobulins are Igs in the serum that precipitate in vitro at temperatures below
Purpura - Skin ulcers ... • IgA vasculitis ... Hypersensitivity vasculitis ... • Vasculitis ... #vasculitis