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Purpura - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Non-blanchable, dark red to purple, hemorrhagic skin lesions that result from leakage
purple, hemorrhagic skin ... - Hemolytic anemia ... Ig A vasculitis/HSP ... Differential #Diagnosis #hematology ... #nonpalpable #dermatology
Approach to the Rash in a an oncology patient - MINT-C Mnemonic
M - Malignancy: Leukemia cutis,
Viral infections (HSV ... Gangrenosum, NEH T - Treatment ... Coagulopathy: Purpura ... dermatoses #skin ... MINTC #Mnemonic #dermatology
Palpable Purpura seen in Henoch Schonlein Purpura (HSP, IgA Vasculitis)

55 year old male on tuberculosis treatment
(HSP, IgA Vasculitis ... on tuberculosis treatment ... Henoch #Schonlein #HSP ... clinical #photo #dermatology ... #skin #rash #physicalexam
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Causes of Petechial ... : - Purpura fulminans ... Amyloidosis - Nutritional ... cryoglobulins • Skin ... #dermatology #physicalexam
Scurvy (Vitamin C Deficiency) - Diagnosis and Management

Vitamin C is required for hydroxylation of proline residues
integrity of: • Skin ... Loss of teeth Anemia ... , or any other cause ... vasculitis Treatment ... Pathophysiology #VitaminC #AscorbicAcid
Capnocytophaga Canimorsus Skin Rash

40 M presents w/ N, V, severe epigastric pain. SHx: smoker, drinks 18
Bandemia, AKI. ... dogs & latter can cause ... +purpuric rash → ... purpura fulminans ... #Rash #dermatology
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) Deficiency
Etiology:
 • Vit B12 - aka cobalamin. Present in foods derived from animal
• Common Causes ... palpitations), skin ... derm findings, HSM ... Check for IF ab Treatment ... diagnosis #management #nutrition
Macrophage Activation Syndrome (MAS)
Classified among the secondary or acquired forms of haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (sHLH)

What?
A subset of
easy bruising to purpura ... (Petechial or purpuric ... rash) • Heart, ... with leukopenia, anemia ... Treatment: • Corticosteroids
Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)

What?
Myelodysplastic syndromes are a group of disorders caused by blood cells that are poorly
group of disorders caused ... just beneath the skin ... that are caused ... Out Secondary Causes ... Platelet Disorders • Nutritional