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Algorithm for evaluating multiple ring-enhancing lesions in immunocompetent (HIV negative)

#ringenhancing #lesions #cns #brain #diagnosis #differential #algorithm
Algorithm for evaluating ... ring-enhancing lesions ... ringenhancing #lesions ... #cns #brain #diagnosis ... #causes #radiology
CNS Ring-Enhancing Lesions - Immunocompromised vs Immunocompetent
Multiple Ring-Enhancing Lesions:
 • Toxoplasmosis (CD4 < 100)
 • Other
CNS Ring-Enhancing ... + toxo IgG • CNS ... 30% present w/ CNS ... : • CNS Lymphoma ... @AnnKumfer #CNS
Janeway Lesion: Flat, painless, erythematous lesions seen on the palm of this patient's hand. While
frequently associated
endocarditis, in this case ... Photo credit, Josh ... UCSD Catalog of Clinical ... Images #Clinical ... #Photo #Dermatology
Upper Motor Neuron (UMN) lesions are lesions occurring anywhere in the CNS from the brain up
anywhere in the CNS ... from the brain ... syndromes are clinically ... clinical findings ... This lesion causes
Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO) - Further Workup

 • CNS symptoms? Get an LP and imaging
Further Workup • CNS ... Returning Traveler’ algorithm ... CTA • Liver lesions ... node biopsy • Clinical ... values supporting hematologic
CNS Manifestations of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

Clinical Manifestations: Demyelinating Syndrome, Headache, Movement disorders, Seizure disorders, Aseptic
CNS Manifestations ... Erythematosus (SLE) Clinical ... autoantibodies that will cause ... thrombosis and/or blood-brain ... Erythematosus #SLE #CNS
Secondary Syphilis - Rash on Palms and Soles 
41ys, seen in our ED b/c of 20
Typical lesions ... present in 80% of cases ... Syphilis #Rash #clinical ... #photo #dermatology ... #Palms #Soles #dermatology
Erythema Annulare Centrifugum (EAC),
This is erythema annulare centrifugum (EAC), one of the “figurate erythemas.” These lesions
These lesions show ... Most cases are idiopathic ... Centrifugum #EAC #clinical ... #photo #dermatology
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) Overview

Increased Clotting and Consumption of Clotting Factors

Findings:
 • Bleeding
 • Recent history
organ damage Clinical ... Thromboembolism (7%) • CNS ... Treat primary cause ... Coagulation #diagnosis #causes ... treatment #management #hematology
BEE Syndromes - Non-inflammatory Causes

Immune-mediated conditions affecting the Brain, Eye, and Ear

Visual or auditory symptoms in
Non-inflammatory Causes ... affecting the Brain ... nervous system (CNS ... LHON) plus MRI lesions ... and clinical consistent