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Disseminated Cutaneous Blastomycosis- A fungal culture of skin tissue was negative; however, a skin biopsy showed
and round yeast forms ... staining confirmed a diagnosis ... pyogranulomatous fungal infection ... #clinical #photo ... #derm #NEJM #cutaneous
Leg Pain - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Bone/Joint Causes of Leg Pain:
 • Fracture
 • Arthritis
 • Gout/pseudogout
Diagnosis Framework ... : • Infection: ... Epidural abscess - Herpes ... zoster - HIV ... extremity #msk #physicalexam
Kaposi Sarcoma Forms
Kaposi Sarcoma (KS) is an endothelial cell cancer with an inflammatory component, which has
Kaposi Sarcoma Forms ... regimen MSM without HIV ... May occur at any skin ... #comparison #table ... #diagnosis
Erythemas Summarized
Erythema ab igne
 • A dermatosis that results from repeated exposure to heat (fires, heating
thought to be a form ... (cutaneous or systemic ... (HSV + Mycoplasma ... PrathitKulkarni #Erythemas #comparison ... #differential #diagnosis
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
- Differential Diagnosis ... arthralgia, arm/leg ... muscle weakness • Nerves ... HTN • Check: HBV ... purpura (lower legs
Lichen Planus- ...On examination, numerous purple papules were noted on the anterior surface of the forearms
the trunk and legs ... association with HCV ... association between HCV ... #NEJM #clinical ... #photo #lichen #