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Algorithm for Diagnosis of the Vesiculobullous Rash

Febrile, Diffuse Distribution:
 - Varicella,  Smallpox,  Disseminated, Gonococcal,
Algorithm for Diagnosis ... Distribution: ... Febrile Localised Distribution ... Distribution ... Afebrile, Localised Distribution
Algorithm for nodular pattern
The algorithm to distinguish perilymphatic, random and centrilobular nodules is the following:
- Look
pattern The algorithm ... in number, the distribution ... periplymphatic distribution ... the nodules are diffuse ... likely a random distribution
Differential diagnosis
The table summarizes the most common diseases, that present with consolidation.
Chronic diseases are indicated in
diagnosis The table ... to look at the pattern ... of distribution ... more than one pattern ... lobar pneumonia caused
Lymphomas and Lymphoproliferative Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hodgkin Lymphoma ~40% - Characteristic For Reed-Sternberg (RS) Cells
- Bimodal Age Distribution ... lymphadenopathy more diffuse ... involvement, irregular pattern ... Lymphoproliferative #Disorders #Classification ... pathophysiology #Hematology
Shock - Differential Diagnosis by Classification

Hypovolemic (Intravascular volume depletion)
 - Hemorrhagic 
   • Trauma
Differential Diagnosis by Classification ... Intractable vomiting Distributive ... exacerbation (any cause ... Differential #Diagnosis #Classification ... #Table #CriticalCare
Algorithm for Diagnosis of Diffuse Cystic Lung Disease (DCLD)
Round, smooth cysts with normal lung parenchyma in
distribution ... basilar predominant distribution ... zone predominant distribution ... Diffuse distribution ... LCDD, SS Cyst pattern
Pustular Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Pruritic / Scaly / Erythematous lesions, usually poorly demarcated
Acneiform -
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... periorbital & nasolabial distribution ... Pustular #SkinRash #dermatology ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #causes
Vesiculobullous Rashes - THE ALGORITHMIC APPROACH 
Vesiculobullous rashes provoke significant angst
in many physicians (Figure 5, page
Vesiculobullous Rashes - THE ALGORITHMIC ... whether the rash distribution ... is diffuse or ... #Diagnosis #Dermatology ... Vesiculobullous #Rash #Algorithm
Hair Loss (Alopecia) - General (Diffuse and Focal) Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... planopilaris Pattern ... HairLoss #Alopecia #dermatology ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #causes
Maculopapular Rashes - THE ALGORITHMIC APPROACH 

The term maculopapule is a portmanteau, a combination
of macule and
Maculopapular Rashes - THE ALGORITHMIC ... macule and papule (Table ... based on the distribution ... #Diagnosis #Dermatology ... Maculopapular #Rash #Algorithm