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Purpura - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Non-blanchable, dark red to purple, hemorrhagic skin lesions that result from leakage
Purpura - Differential ... purple, hemorrhagic skin ... #Differential # ... Diagnosis #hematology ... #nonpalpable #dermatology
Approach to the Rash in a an oncology patient - MINT-C Mnemonic
M - Malignancy: Leukemia cutis,
Coagulopathy: Purpura ... fulminans/DIC, Thrombocytopenia ... dermatoses #skin ... Rash #oncology #differential ... MINTC #Mnemonic #dermatology
Pigmented Purpuric Dermatoses (PPD) - Capillaritis

Group of chronic, benign, cutaneous eruptions characterized by the presence of
and increased skin ... and increased skin ... allow red blood cells ... Dermatoses #Dermatosis #differential ... #diagnosis #dermatology
Henoch Schonlein Leg Rash - Palpable Purpura
Purpura: Low Platelets or Vasculitis?
45 years old, seen in our
Tip: To differentiate ... Thrombocytopenia ... later confirmed by skin ... Rash #clinical #photo ... #dermatology #HSP
Leukemic skin Infiltrate: Patient with known Acute Myelogenous Leukemia presented with diffuse
bullous lesions (not shown). These
Leukemic skin Infiltrate ... of leukemic cells ... Goldberg, M.D. - UCSD ... Images #Clinical #Photo ... #Dermatology #SkinRash
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Petechial Rash - Differential ... hemostasis: - Thrombocytopenia ... Henoch Schonlein Purpura ... cryoglobulins • Skin ... Algorithm #Causes #dermatology
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) Overview

Increased Clotting and Consumption of Clotting Factors

Findings:
 • Bleeding
 • Recent history
Petechiae • Purpura ... Hemorrhagic bullae • Purpura ... Schistocytes, helmet cells ... causes #treatment #management ... #hematology
Venous Thrombosis vs Arterial Thrombosis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

VENOUS THROMBOSIS

 • Acquired Risk Factors:
	- >48 hours
Testosterone - Coumadin skin ... Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia ... other causes of purpura ... pathophysiology #hematology ... #differential #
Capnocytophaga Canimorsus Skin Rash

40 M presents w/ N, V, severe epigastric pain. SHx: smoker, drinks 18
bacillus cause selsis ... +purpuric rash → ... purpura fulminans ... #Rash #dermatology ... #clinical #photo
Aplastic Anemia - Overview

Who?
• M = F
• 3 peaks:	1) Childhood	2) 15-25 years	3) >60 years

What?
• Aplastic anemia
Headaches • Pale skin ... infections/fevers • Thrombocytopenia ... number of CD34+ cells ... Anemia #oncology #hematology ... #diagnosis #management