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Skin Ulcers of the Lower Legs / Feet - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Physical:
• Pressure
• Trauma
• Radiation
Vascular:
• Arterial
/ Feet - Differential ... insufficiency • Vasculitis ... cell carcinoma • Melanoma ... ulcerative #skinrash ... #dermatology #Differential
Dermatological semiology of Cutaneous Vasculitis 

Clinicopathologic correlations
 • Purpura, papules, pustules, necrosis: involvement of small vessels
Identification of causes ... Connective tissue disease ... (5%): PAN > GPA ... #dermpath #dermatology ... #semiology #signs
Dermatologic Manifestations of Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (GPA)

Skin involvement in granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) is common and
Dermatologic Manifestations ... GPA causes disease ... Rarely dominate the clinical ... #Dermatologic ... #dermatology #rash
Behçet's Syndrome
Systemic disease associated with inflammation of multiple organs, small-vessel vasculitis and large-vessel vasculopathy
Epidemiology:
 • Young
) Differential Diagnosis ... Lymphoma Ocular melanoma ... Syndrome #diagnosis #management ... #signs #symptoms ... #rheumatology #
Common Dermatological Conditions - Distribution and Morphology
 • Acne vulgaris - Face, upper back, chest -
associated with signs ... often showing ulceration ... Dermatophytosis - Feet ... ; pruritis #dermatology ... #rash #differential
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
Transverse Myelitis - Clinical ... flexors of the legs ... ascending from feet ... • Bilateral signs ... - Sjogren - Vasculitis
Anti-NXP-2 Dermatomyositis

What?
DM with generalized subcutaneous edema
Pts have more myalgias, more severe weakness, and an increased prevalence
auricular papules Clinical ... Muscle atrophy may cause ... had more severe disease ... Dermatomyositis #diagnosis #management ... dermatology