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Leg Pain - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Bone/Joint Causes of Leg Pain:
 • Fracture
 • Arthritis
 • Gout/pseudogout
thrombophlebitis Skin ... Epidural abscess - Herpes ... zoster - HIV ... lower #extremity #msk ... #physicalexam
Lichen Planus- ...On examination, numerous purple papules were noted on the anterior surface of the forearms
surface of the hands ... the trunk and legs ... association with HCV ... association between HCV ... #NEJM #clinical
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
arthralgia, arm/leg ... muscle weakness • Nerves ... HTN • Check: HBV ... occasional oligoclonal bands ... purpura (lower legs
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
flexors of the legs ... Oligoclonal IgG bands ... Infections: - Herpes ... Nile virus - Herpes ... simplex virus, HIV
Terry's Nails

Patient of about 70 years, HIV positive, transplanted kidney donor cadaver in the previous 6
about 70 years, HIV ... spider angiomas and skin ... #Fingernails #Hands ... #PhysicalExam # ... Clinical #Photo