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An Approach to the Unknown Rash: Petechial-Purpuric Rash 
#Diagnosis #Dermatology #Petechial #Purpura #Purpuric #Rash #Palpable #Algorithm
to the Unknown Rash ... #Diagnosis #Dermatology ... #Palpable #Algorithm ... #Differential # ... ALiEM
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
- Differential ... Toxic Patient: • Palpable ... blood test • Serology ... #Differential # ... Algorithm #Causes #dermatology
Algorithm - Approach to the differential diagnosis of the patient presenting with overt glomerular proteinuria. CMV
Approach to the differential ... alopecia, purpura, palpable ... maculopapular rash ... vesicular rash, ... nephrotic #syndrome #nephrology
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
Vasculitis - Differential ... Vasculitis Differential ... affects the skin, neurologic ... , mucositis • Rash ... cognitive impairment, neurologic
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential ... Framework and Management ... fluid/Lactated ringers ... #Diagnosis #Management ... causes #treatment #nephrology
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
may precede the neurologic ... by 24 hours or longer ... Reversible course Differential ... Syndrome #diagnosis #management ... #neurology
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
life-threatening Differential ... stimulation - Single fiber ... Gravis #diagnosis #management ... #neurology
Powassan Virus Infection
 • Prodrome +/- fine erythematous rash → sudden onset fever, neurological deficits
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• Prodrome +/- fine ... erythematous rash ... Infection #diagnosis #management ... #neurology
Management of Pruritus in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease
Pruritus with no primary lesions - differential diagnosis:
Management of Pruritus ... primary lesions - differential ... Polycythemia vera) Management ... especially in the winter ... #Nephrology #CKD