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Pruritus - Generalized Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Systemic and Primary Causes
== Primary Skin Lesions ==
Macules /
Systemic and Primary Causes ... (dry skin) • Atopic ... Myelodisplastic syndrome ... Pruritus #primary #secondary ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
Causes of Secondary ... Pheochromocytoma • Toxic ... White-coat syndrome ... Guillain-Barre Syndrome ... Jcortesizaguirr #Secondary
Nikolsky's Sign in Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN)

Nikolsky's sign is a clinical dermatological sign which is present
Stevens-Johnson Syndrome ... /toxic epidermal ... Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome ... , caused by the ... #Dermatology #PhysicalExam
Abnormalities in Rate and Rhythm of Breathing 
Normal 
The respiratory rate is about 14—20 per min
breathing may be secondary ... Ataxic Breathing ... Blot's Breathing) Ataxic ... hyperventilation syndrome—a ... Abnormal #Diagnosis #PhysicalExam
Adie's Pupil
What? Unknown nature & benign
 • Regular and mildly dilated pupil (4-6mm);
 • Light-near dissociaton;
Holmes-Adie Syndrome ... dissociation • Other causes ... of tonic pupil ... #Adies #Pupil #PhysicalExam
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Causes of Petechial ... in primary or secondary ... • Fever • Toxic ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes ... #dermatology #physicalexam
Pisa Syndrome (pleurothotonus) on Physical Exam
A tonic flexion of the trunk of the body to one
Pisa Syndrome (pleurothotonus ... Physical Exam A tonic ... Caused commonly ... FatimahDandan #Pisa #Syndrome ... pleurothotonus #PhysicalExam
Cushing's Syndrome - Hypercortisolism - Diagnosis and Clinical Features
1) Skin
 • Thin, easily bruisable skin with
Cushing's Syndrome ... • Acne • If secondary ... , oral cavity) Caused ... menstrual cycles 5) Secondary ... #Cushings #Syndrome
Orbital Apex Syndrome secondary to Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus (HZO)

This 81 yo male was referred to our
Orbital Apex Syndrome ... secondary to Herpes ... other potential causes ... secondary to Herpes ... ophthalmology #physicalexam
Secondary Causes of Esophageal Eosinophilia (EoE) - Differential Diagnosis
 • Gastroesophageal reflux disease
 • Eosinophilic gastrointestinal
Secondary Causes ... Hypereosinophilic syndrome ... • Severe atopy ... Differential #Diagnosis #Secondary ... #Causes #gastroenterology