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CREST Syndrome: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings

CALCINOSIS (BB-sized, hard nodules in fingers)
RAYNAUD'S Phenomenon
ESOPHAGEAL DYSMOTILITY
SCLERODACTYLY (thickening and tightening
Clinical Findings ... nodules in fingers ... tightening of skin ... #Pathophysiology ... Diagnosis #Signs #Symptoms
Secondary Syphilis Rash
Secondary syphilis is the most contagious of all the stages of this disease, and
Skin rash and malaise ... The signs and symptoms ... resembling rashes caused ... #Diagnosis #Clinical ... #Photo #Dermatology
Capnocytophaga Canimorsus Skin Rash

40 M presents w/ N, V, severe epigastric pain. SHx: smoker, drinks 18
dogs & latter can cause ... gram-negative bacillus cause ... dog or cat bite. symptoms ... abrupt onset of symptoms ... #clinical #photo
Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS)
Definition: 
 • Severe adverse drug reaction, characterized by
Systemic Symptoms ... rash in association ... Symptoms: • The ... Resolution > 15 days Differentials ... SinaiBmoreIMRes #DRESS #Syndrome
Sarcoidosis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology
1) High incidence in Scandinavian countries (11-24 cases per 100,000 individuals
survival is 93-95% Pathophysiology ... renal failure Clinical ... are not caused ... nodes: 13-15%, skin ... : (distinct symptoms
Refeeding Syndrome Overview

What Is It?
	• Electrolyte/fluid shifts caused by initiation of nutrition in severely malnourished patient.
may cause severe ... clinical complications ... overload) Other Symptoms ... #Nutrition #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Pathophysiology
Dermatologic Manifestations of Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (GPA)

Skin involvement in granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) is common and
GPA causes disease ... Rarely dominate the clinical ... Maculopapular rash ... reticularis Differential ... • Goodpasture syndrome
Dermatomyositis (DM) and Polymyositis (PM): Pathogenesis and clinical findings
Elevated Antinuclear Antibodies: Anti-Jo-1, Anti-OJ, Anti-Mi2, Anti-SRP, Anti-EJ,
clinical findings ... processes occur in the skin ... dorsum of the hands ... -> Heliotrope Rash ... #Signs #Symptoms
Vancomycin induced Leukocytoclastic Vasculitis (LCV) of the Hand
70 M vertebral osteomyelitis on vancomycin and cefepime for
diffuse palpable rash ... Differential for ... systemic symptoms ... #skinrash #dermatology ... #clinical #photo
Heat Illnesses and Heat Stroke - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Heat Cramps:
 • Muscle pain or spasm -
Heat Stroke - Differential ... fatigue Heat Rash ... Collapse: • Pathophysiology ... Syncope • Signs/Symptoms ... #diagnosis #causes