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Mechanic’s Hands in Dermatomyositis

Finally, mechanic’s hands which are common to Anti-synthetase syndrome and another type of
Mechanic’s Hands ... Finally, mechanic’s hands ... Anti-synthetase syndrome ... #Mechanics #Hands ... #SkinRash #Dermatomyositis
Fever and Rash - Differential Diagnosis Framework
 • Viral: Measles, Infectious Mono (EBV, CMV), Acute HIV,
Differential Diagnosis ... Zoster, Coxsackie (hand ... miliaris disseminate, Cellulitis ... Noninfectious: SJS/TEN, Erythema ... , DRESS, Sweet syndrome
Causes of Pseudocellulitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Cellulitis Mimics

Cellulitis: Deep skin and subcutaneous fat infection

Pseudo
Angioedema • Sweet syndrome ... • Gout • Acute ... bursitis • Erythema ... Polyarthritis nodosum • Erythema ... • Compartment syndrome
Autoimmune Myositis
Necrotizing myopathy is associated with higher CK levels, greater level of muscle weakness, less systemic
Dermatomyositis ... anti-synthetase syndrome ... /full triad at diagnosis ... see mechanics hands ... #rheumatology
Sweet Syndrome

Acute febrile neutrophilic dermatosis (Sweets Syndrome) is a skin condition characterized by fever and inflamed
multiforme - Dermatomyositis ... dermatitis - Cellulitis ... - Acral erythema ... Leukemia cutis Diagnosis ... #diagnosis #dermatology
Gout - Diagnosis and Management Summary

3 Conditions for Gout to Manifest:
1. Hyperuricemia
2. Monosodium urate deposition in
Gout - Diagnosis ... sex • Metabolic syndrome ... Hours • Fever, erythema ... tissue involvement (cellulitis ... #treatment #rheumatology
CPPD vs Gout

== CPPD == 

Think About CPPD When:
 • Self-limited synovitis after surgery/trauma (> 65
• Metabolic syndrome ... Hours • Fever, erythema ... culture- Diagnose ... #Comparison #rheumatology ... #Diagnosis
Vancomycin induced Leukocytoclastic Vasculitis (LCV) of the Hand
70 M vertebral osteomyelitis on vancomycin and cefepime for
Vasculitis (LCV) of the Hand ... Diagnosis? ... Vasculitis #LCV #Hand ... #skinrash #dermatology ... #clinical #photo
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
- Differential Diagnosis ... Vasculitis Differential Diagnosis ... occasional oligoclonal bands ... purpura, joint & gut ... #Rheumatology
Autoimmune Myositis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Inflammatory Myopathies: Commonly symmetric proximal muscle weakness, no substantial muscle pain
- Differential Diagnosis ... myopathies Diagnostic ... RP-ILD), dermato-rheumatologic ... • Mechanic's hands ... Myositis #Myopathy #rheumatology