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African Trypanosomiasis - The examination was notable for the two erythematous lesions, each measuring 3 to
in diameter, on her ... B) #Clinical #Derm ... TrypanosomaBrucei #NEJM
Lymphangitis on the Abdomen - Examination revealed a warm, indurated plaque with extension toward her left
extension toward her ... #Clinical #Derm ... Lymphangitis #Abdominal #NEJM
Tinea Versicolor - Physical examination revealed large, coalescing, hypopigmented patches and macules on her torso and
and macules on her ... #Clinical #Derm ... Microscopy #Spaghetti #NEJM
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) Deficiency
Etiology:
 • Vit B12 - aka cobalamin. Present in foods derived from animal
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin ... degeneration of dorsal 8 lateral ... • P/E - GI and derm ... consider other diagnosis ... Cobalamin #Deficiency #diagnosis
Jaw Clonus on Physical Exam

A 24-year-old man presented with progressive dysphagia, dysarthria, and weakness in his
consistent with a diagnosis ... of amyotrophic lateral ... ALS #Neurology #NEJM
Tinea Capitis in a Newborn- A 3-week-old male newborn was brought to the pediatrician with three
skin lesions on her ... ringworm, was diagnosed ... clinical #photo #NEJM ... capitis #ringworm #derm
An 11-year-old girl presented to the hospital with a skin lesion on her left cheek that
skin lesion on her ... #Clinical #Derm ... #Cheek #Rash #NEJM
Oroya Fever
Hematologic disease caused by Bartonella bacilliformis
Restricted to the Andes highlands of Peru & Ecuador
B. bacilliformis:
Incubation period: 3-12 ... Nodular → Mular DIAGNOSIS ... Chronic phase: Derm ... #Oroya #Fever #diagnosis
Micronutrient Deficiencies After Gastric Bypass
Fat-Soluble Vitamins:
 • Vitamin A - Night/complete blindness, xeropthalmia (pathologic dryness of
cognition and long-term ... anemia • Vitamin B12 ... #differential #diagnosis
Important Orthopedic Angles
 • Calcaneum Fracture: 
    - Bohler's Angle
incline = 22º (12 ... tibia torsion, lateral ... tuberosity, tight lateral ... Orthopedics #Angles #diagnosis