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Pruritus - Generalized Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Systemic and Primary Causes
== Primary Skin Lesions ==
Macules /
Causes == Primary ... Skin Lesions == ... #secondary #systemic ... #generalized #dermatology ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes
Purpura - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Non-blanchable, dark red to purple, hemorrhagic skin lesions that result from leakage
Purpura - Differential ... purple, hemorrhagic skin ... leakage of RBC's secondary ... /Quantity: • Primary ... : ITP • Secondary
Eczematous Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Eczematous - Pruritic/Scaly/Erythematous lesions. Usually poorly demarcated
 • Atopic Dermatitis
Eczematous Skin ... Rash - Differential ... Secondary to venous ... Eczematous #SkinRash #dermatology ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Causes of Petechial ... Abnormalities in primary ... or secondary hemostasis ... cryoglobulins • Skin ... #dermatology #physicalexam
Approach to Elevated Tryptase - Differential Diagnosis Framework

The DDx of elevated tryptase can be broken down
Elevated Tryptase - Differential ... pass = Dangerous secondary ... NSAIDs/Aspirin, IV contrast ... 3rd pass = Primary ... #Diagnosis #hematology
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
Causes of Secondary ... Vasculitis • Endocrinologic ... Hypothyroidism, Primary ... most pts have HTN ... #Differential #
Pruritus - No Primary Skin Lesion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Blood Glucose:
 • Diabetes Mellitus
Liver Function Tests/Enzymes:
Pruritus - No Primary ... Skin Lesion - Differential ... #Pruritus #secondary ... #generalized #dermatology ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
• Insomnia Primary ... thyroiditis Secondary ... Thickening of skin ... hyperthyroidism #causes ... #endocrinology
Acromegaly - Diagnosis and Management Summary - GrepMed Handbook 

Clinical Presentation: 
 • Classic Acromegaly: frontal
, hair growth, skin ... Acromegaly occurs secondary ... Differential Diagnosis ... Pituitary MRI+contrast ... Diagnosis #Management #Endocrinology