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Hemolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

1) Environment
  - Fragmentation
  - MAHA: TTP, HUS, DIC, HELLP
Diagnosis Framework ... Drug-associated, PCH ... Hypophostphatemia Laboratory ... Tests: - Haptoglobin ... #Diagnosis #hematology
Pruritus - Generalized Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Systemic and Primary Causes
== Primary Skin Lesions ==
Macules /
Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Xerosis (dry skin ... Liver Function Tests ... #generalized #dermatology ... Diagnosis #Algorithm
Christmas Tree Rash of Pityriasis rosea
 - small oval scaling patches
 - Christmas tree pattern
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parallel to lines of skin ... palms/soles - Differential ... diagnosis: secondary ... rosea #clinical #dermatology ... #photo #PhysicalExam
Allopecia - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hair Loss

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
Allopecia - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... Capitis - Skin ... Tests: • TSH ... #Diagnosis #dermatology
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Diagnosis Algorithm ... Fecal occult blood test ... cryoglobulins • Skin ... #Causes #dermatology ... #physicalexam
Behçet's Syndrome
Systemic disease associated with inflammation of multiple organs, small-vessel vasculitis and large-vessel vasculopathy
Epidemiology:
 • Young
pathognomonic laboratory ... tests in Behcet ... (this is a skin ... Behcet disease) Differential ... signs #symptoms #rheumatology
SAPHO Syndrome Summary

What?
SAPHO syndrome is a rare chronic inflammatory disorder of bone, joint, and skin characterized
• A clinical diagnosis ... other etiology • Laboratory ... blockers had the best ... #diagnosis #management ... #Dermatology
Scleroderma Like Conditions - Differential Diagnosis
Eosinophilic Fasciitis:
 - Orange peel induration (peau d'orange) of proximal extremities
Like Conditions - Differential ... Diagnosis Eosinophilic ... patches on back, shoulder ... #Diagnosis #comparison ... #table #dermatology
Cold Agglutinin Disease

3 Types of Cold Sensitive Antibodies:
  1. Cold Agglutinins (CAD)
  2. Donath-Landsteiner
younger pts) Differential ... Hemoglobinuria (PCH ... Test: Donath-Landsteiner ... test #cold # ... hemolytic #anemia #hematology
Cauda Equina Syndrome Overview

Cauda Equina Syndrome:
 • Prevalence: 1:33,000-100,000 ppl/yr
 • Incidence: 1.5-3.4 million ppl/yr
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Diagnosis: • ... • Provocative Tests ... stimulation of skin ... around the anus Laboratory ... #diagnosis #causes