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Cutaneous manifestations associated with myelodysplastic syndrome
 • Myeloid hemopathy with the most frequent skin lesions (20%)
manifestations (dermatomyositis ... #differential # ... diagnosis #dermatology ... #oncology #clinical ... #skin
Hair Loss (Alopecia) - General (Diffuse and Focal) Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
• Loose anagen syndrome ... to Skin Disease ... Follicularis • Aplasia ... HairLoss #Alopecia #dermatology ... #causes
Sweet Syndrome

Acute febrile neutrophilic dermatosis (Sweets Syndrome) is a skin condition characterized by fever and inflamed
Most common extra cutaneous ... Causes: - Idiopathic ... - Lupus - Leukemia ... #diagnosis #dermatology ... #oncology
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Rash - Differential ... in primary or secondary ... cryoglobulins • Skin ... #Causes #dermatology ... #physicalexam
SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)

Suspect:
Clinical evidence of (fatigue, rash, photosensitivity, inflammatory arthritis, weight loss, and fever) and
) Suspect: Clinical ... 3rd Decade Skin ... Disease Classification ... permanent alopecia Differential ... Still disease, dermatomyositis
Aplastic Anemia - Overview

Who?
• M = F
• 3 peaks:	1) Childhood	2) 15-25 years	3) >60 years

What?
• Aplastic anemia
Anemia Clinical ... Headaches • Pale skin ... and petechiae Causes ... #hematology #diagnosis ... #management
Cryoglobulinemia Summary

Cryoglobulins:
 • Cryoglobulins are Igs in the serum that precipitate in vitro at temperatures below
: • Clinical triad ... Type III Often Secondary ... Henoch-Schönlein purpura) • Cutaneous ... (e.g. systemic lupus ... #types #classification
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
 •
tract, and often causes ... mucositis - Rash ... such as systemic lupus ... #diagnosis #rheumatology ... #classification
Anti-NXP-2 Dermatomyositis

What?
DM with generalized subcutaneous edema
Pts have more myalgias, more severe weakness, and an increased prevalence
in the neck Cutaneous ... auricular papules Clinical ... Muscle atrophy may cause ... #diagnosis #management ... dermatology
Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)

What?
Myelodysplastic syndromes are a group of disorders caused by blood cells that are poorly
just beneath the skin ... DDX: Rule Out Secondary ... • Aplastic Anemia ... #diagnosis #hematology ... #oncology