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Purpura - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Non-blanchable, dark red to purple, hemorrhagic skin lesions that result from leakage
- Differential Diagnosis ... purple, hemorrhagic skin ... deficiencies - PNH ... #hematology #rheumatology ... #nonpalpable #dermatology
Nikolsky's Sign in Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN)

Nikolsky's sign is a clinical dermatological sign which is present
rubbing of the skin ... syndrome, caused ... differentiating between the diagnosis ... Nikolskys #Sign #TEN #Dermatology ... #PhysicalExam #
Venous Thrombosis vs Arterial Thrombosis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

VENOUS THROMBOSIS

 • Acquired Risk Factors:
	- >48 hours
- Differential Diagnosis ... Testosterone - Coumadin skin ... coagulation and other causes ... pathophysiology #hematology ... #differential #diagnosis
Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS)
Definition: 
 • Severe adverse drug reaction, characterized by
Edema in 70% of cases ... Criteria for Diagnosis ... Skin involvement ... DRESS #Syndrome #dermatology ... #diagnosis #management
SAPHO Syndrome Summary

What?
SAPHO syndrome is a rare chronic inflammatory disorder of bone, joint, and skin characterized
blisters containing pus ... • A clinical diagnosis ... Rule out other causes ... #diagnosis #management ... #Dermatology
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Causes of Petechial ... - Differential Diagnosis ... cryoglobulins • Skin ... #Algorithm #Causes ... #dermatology #physicalexam
Capnocytophaga Canimorsus Skin Rash

40 M presents w/ N, V, severe epigastric pain. SHx: smoker, drinks 18
dogs & latter can cause ... gram-negative bacillus cause ... the key to the diagnosis ... the organism is difficult ... #Rash #dermatology
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) Overview

Increased Clotting and Consumption of Clotting Factors

Findings:
 • Bleeding
 • Recent history
Thromboembolism (7%) • CNS ... Treat primary cause ... #Coagulation #diagnosis ... #causes #treatment ... #management #hematology
Primary Dermatological Lesions
Primary lesions are physical changes in the skin considered to be caused directly by
considered to be caused ... features such as crusts ... lesions that contain pus ... nettle sting #Diagnosis ... #Dermatology #Skin
Aplastic Anemia - Overview

Who?
• M = F
• 3 peaks:	1) Childhood	2) 15-25 years	3) >60 years

What?
• Aplastic anemia
Headaches • Pale skin ... color • Difficulty ... and petechiae Causes ... Anemia #oncology #hematology ... #diagnosis #management