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Disseminated Cutaneous Blastomycosis- A fungal culture of skin tissue was negative; however, a skin biopsy showed
Blastomycosis- A fungal culture ... staining confirmed a diagnosis ... #clinical #photo ... #derm #NEJM #cutaneous
Acute Dacryocystitis- A 4-week-old boy was brought to the emergency department after having drainage from both
his left eye for 1 ... He received a diagnosis ... the first day of treatment ... #NEJM #clinical ... #photo #peds #acute
Tinea Capitis in a Newborn- A 3-week-old male newborn was brought to the pediatrician with three
therapy; after 1 ... week of treatment ... #clinical #photo ... #NEJM #tinea #capitis ... #ringworm #derm
Evolution of Purpura Fulminans - On physical examination, he had small purpura on his legs (Panel
Treatment with broad-spectrum ... were obtained for culture ... (Panel B), and signs ... #Clinical #Derm ... Meningococcemia #NEJM
C.diff - Clostridioides Difficile Infection (CDI) - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

Clinical Presentation + Progression:
on ABx) → Acute ... equivocal • CT ... • KUB ↓↓Sens ... • Flex-Sig: If ... 10 mg/kg IV x 1
Black Hairy Tongue- ...A polymicrobial wound infection developed, and she received treatment with intravenous meropenem and
and she received treatment ... observed within 1 ... week after treatment ... and has no long-term ... #NEJM #photo #clinical
Gout - Diagnosis and Management Summary

3 Conditions for Gout to Manifest:
1. Hyperuricemia
2. Monosodium urate deposition in
to Manifest: 1. ... double contour sign ... • Dual-energy CT ... in a year • 1 ... +Radiographic signs
Lichen Planus- ...On examination, numerous purple papules were noted on the anterior surface of the forearms
confirming the diagnosis ... used in primary treatment ... #NEJM #clinical ... #photo #lichen # ... planus #derm #wickhams
Pseudogout Summary - Calcium Pyrophosphate Deposition Disease (CPPD)

Pathophysiology:
Pyrophosphate produced by chondrocytes likely precipitates with calcium to
disease states 1. ... used to diagnose ... Pseudogout: Treatment ... attacks • Long-term ... #Rheumatology #diagnosis