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Capnocytophaga Canimorsus Skin Rash

40 M presents w/ N, V, severe epigastric pain. SHx: smoker, drinks 18
endocarditis, sepsis, shock ... possible Patient's clinical ... the key to the diagnosis ... #Rash #dermatology ... #clinical #photo
Differentiating NBTE from Infective Endocarditis
No pathognomonic signs/symptoms or echo features that are specific to NBTE, and
pathognomonic signs ... can only be confirmed ... suspicion is required ... for diagnosis! ... #Endocarditis #comparison
ANTI-MDA5 DERMATOMYOSITIS

Cutaneous manifestations:
• Periorbital heliotrope (blue-purple) rash with edema
• Erythematous rash on the face, or the
chest (in a V-sign ... Palmar papules: can ... auricular papules Clinical ... #rheumatology #dermatology ... #diagnosis
Erythemas Summarized
Erythema ab igne
 • A dermatosis that results from repeated exposure to heat (fires, heating
centrifugum • A chronic skin ... perstans • A form of acquired ... PrathitKulkarni #Erythemas #comparison ... #differential #diagnosis ... #dermatology #compared
Giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) definition: Most common systemic inflammatory vasculitis in older adults
Diagnosis = clinical ... systemic sx + signs ... GCA can present ... due to skip lesions ... GCA #Temporal #Signs
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia - Summary

Cancer affecting lymphocytes/Mature B cell neoplasm
 • Lymphocytes accumulate in large numbers
Orange or Hep C Clinical ... Physical Exam/Signs ... Hepatomegaly • Skin ... phenomenon CLL Diagnosis ... Lymphocytic #Leukemia #diagnosis
Cutaneous larva migrans skin Rash
25 F recent Caribbean vacation, walked barefoot on sand and now with
with creepy rash. diagnosis ... with pruritus. can ... is clinical & labs ... migrans #skinRash #dermatology ... #clinical #photo
Asboe-Hansen sign (also known as "indirect Nikolsky sign" or "Nikolsky II sign")

Asboe-Hansen sign is the extension
is a useful clinical ... tool for diagnosing ... can be employed ... Bullae #Blister #Dermatology ... #skin
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Cutaneous Mucormycosis Eschar
30 M HIV cd4 10 VL 30k traumatic injury of arm few months ago
Diagnosis? ... immunosuppressed pts: usually acquired ... steroid use Dx: skin ... Mucormycosis #Eschar #dermatology ... #skin #clinical
Anti-NXP-2 Dermatomyositis

What?
DM with generalized subcutaneous edema
Pts have more myalgias, more severe weakness, and an increased prevalence
chest (in a V-sign ... shoulders (in a shawl sign ... auricular papules Clinical ... Dermatomyositis #diagnosis ... #rheumatology #dermatology