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Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Causes of Petechial ... blood test • Serology ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes ... #dermatology #physicalexam
Dermatomyositis with heliotrope rash, shawl sign, and Gottron's papules

A middle-aged man describes progressive difficulty combing his
Dermatomyositis ... describes progressive difficulty ... out this is a case ... of dermatomyositis ... GottronsPapules #dermatology
Rickettsialpox Eschar

40 homeless male from NY admitted with fever, chills, headache, myalgias. Diagnosis?
Rickettsialpox R akari classic
Rickettsialpox Eschar ... Eschar is the ... Pts can recover ... rickettsia) Dx: serology ... photo #skinrash #dermatology
Low Alkaline Phosphatase - Hypophosphatasia 

Is Low Alkaline Phosphatase Of Clinical Importance?

ALP enzyme- Discovered in 1923
Low
membrane into the CNS ... respiratory failure • Neurologic ... Waddling gait - Difficulty ... Phosphatase: • Other causes ... Hyophosphatasia #hepatology
Cutaneous Mucormycosis Eschar
30 M HIV cd4 10 VL 30k traumatic injury of arm few months ago
progressed to eschar ... immunosuppressed pts ... cutaneous mucor cases ... therapy), some cases ... #dermatology #skin
Anti-NXP-2 Dermatomyositis

What?
DM with generalized subcutaneous edema
Pts have more myalgias, more severe weakness, and an increased prevalence
Anti-NXP-2 Dermatomyositis ... subcutaneous edema Pts ... Muscle atrophy may cause ... diagnosis #management #rheumatology ... #dermatology