6 results
Disseminated Cutaneous Blastomycosis- A fungal culture of skin tissue was negative; however, a skin biopsy showed
intraepidermal neutrophilic abscesses ... staining confirmed a diagnosis ... #clinical #photo ... #derm #NEJM #cutaneous
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) Deficiency
Etiology:
 • Vit B12 - aka cobalamin. Present in foods derived from animal
intrinsic factor, IF) Clinical ... total body stores Evaluation ... • P/E - GI and derm ... consider other diagnosis ... #management #nutrition
Tinea Capitis in a Newborn- A 3-week-old male newborn was brought to the pediatrician with three
ringworm, was diagnosed ... therapy; after 1 ... #clinical #photo ... #NEJM #tinea #capitis ... #ringworm #derm
Pulmonary Nodule
Evaluation is guided by nodule size & assessment of probability of malignancy. In addition is
Pulmonary Nodule Evaluation ... malignancy is < 1% ... in 6 to 12 months ... lung malignancy, clinical ... Management options
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Preoperative Risk Evaluation ... Assess functional ... Change in clinical ... medical and surgical management ... stratification #diagnosis
Pyoderma Gangrenosum in Ulcerative Colitis- ...left chest (Panel A) and leg (Panel B). The physical examination
inflammatory-cell infiltrate, abscess ... A diagnosis of pyoderma ... #clinical #photo ... #NEJM #pyoderma ... ulcerative #colitis #derm