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Pruritus - Generalized Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Systemic and Primary Causes
== Primary Skin Lesions ==
Macules /
Pruritus - Generalized ... Differential Diagnosis ... Systemic and Primary Causes ... #dermatology #Differential ... #causes
Scleroderma Like Conditions - Differential Diagnosis
Eosinophilic Fasciitis:
 - Orange peel induration (peau d'orange) of proximal extremities
- Differential Diagnosis ... or localized or generalized ... Exposure: - Can produce ... #comparison #table ... #dermatology
Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS)
Definition: 
 • Severe adverse drug reaction, characterized by
Edema in 70% of cases ... Skin involvement ... SJS/TEN • Acute Generalized ... DRESS #Syndrome #dermatology ... #diagnosis #management
Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy (AFLP)
Pathophysiology:
 • Defect in fetal free fatty acid metabolism products →
acid metabolism products ... = nonspecific (nausea ... ) Differential Diagnosis ... Maternal Support - Critical ... obstetrics #obgyn #diagnosis
Pruritus - No Primary Skin Lesion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Blood Glucose:
 • Diabetes Mellitus
Liver Function Tests/Enzymes:
Pruritus - No Primary Skin ... - Differential Diagnosis ... secondary #systemic #generalized ... #dermatology #Differential ... #causes
Primary Dermatological Lesions
Primary lesions are physical changes in the skin considered to be caused directly by
considered to be caused ... curvilinear lesions produced ... lesions or part of a generalized ... nettle sting #Diagnosis ... #Dermatology #Skin
Cryofibrinogenemia Summary

Cryofibrinogenemia Epidemiology:
 • 40-70 years with a modest female predominance

Cryofibrinogenemia:
 • The precipitation of a
of fibrin split products ... • Fibrin split products ... Cryofibrinogenemia Clinical ... : • + Clinical ... cryoglobulins • Negative causes
Hodgkin's Lymphoma vs Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma - Comparison

Hodgkin's Lymphoma:
 • Epidemiology: young adults 20-30, older 50-70
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Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma - Comparison ... Pruritus: (focal or generalized ... the spleen or liver ... Differential Diagnosis ... #oncology #diagnosis
Blood Product Transfusions One Pager Summary
Type and screen - determines blood type and detects in recipient
Causes purpura & ... eruptions, diarrhea, liver ... infections with skin ... #Transfusions #diagnosis ... #management #hematology
Sarcoidosis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology
1) High incidence in Scandinavian countries (11-24 cases per 100,000 individuals
and Management ... activated macrophages produce ... renal failure Clinical ... nodes: 13-15%, skin ... #Management #Signs