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Disorders of Pigmentations - Hypopigmentation and Hyperpigmentation - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

HYPOPIGMENTATION
Diffuse Congenital - Generalized hypopigmentation of
Localized Acquired • Tinea ... • Vitiligo • Post-inflammatory ... McCune Albright syndrome ... • Melasma • Tinea ... hypopigmented) • Post-Inflammatory
Tinea Versicolor (Pityriasis versicolor) 
NOT a dermatophyte infection 
Caused by saprophytic, lipid-dependent yeasts 
Clinical 
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Tinea Versicolor ... lipid-dependent yeasts Clinical ... meatballs appearance Management ... recalcitrant) #Tinea ... SkinRash #Diagnosis #Management
Post-Transplantation Lymphoproliferative Disorders (PTLD)
Definition: Lymphoid and/or plasmacytic proliferations that occur as a result of immunosuppression in
Post-Transplantation ... Lymphoproliferative Disorders (PTLD ... ) Up to 50% of PTLD ... #Post #Transplantation ... oncology #diagnosis #management
Hair Loss (Alopecia) - General (Diffuse and Focal) Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
• Loose anagen syndrome ... Related • Post-infectious ... • Post-operative ... Infectious • Tinea ... Shafts • Tinea
Moccasin-variety Tinea Pedis 
70 M chronic scaly feet. Over the years: rash has itched only occasionally;
Moccasin-variety Tinea ... occasionally; however, post ... Moccasin type tinea ... Moccasin tinea pedis ... Variety #type #clinical
Post-Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS)
Symptoms of PICS:
 - Physical Domain: Generalized weakness, Fatigue, Difficulty walking
 - Cognitive
Post-Intensive Care ... Syndrome (PICS) ... Domain: Anxiety, PTSD ... titration (RASS) #Post ... PICS #diagnosis #management
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome: Pathogenesis and clinical findings

 • Paresthesia of 5th and medial half of 4th
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome ... Pathogenesis and clinical ... flexion test • + Tinel ... CubitalTunnel #Syndrome
Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS)
 • Introduction
 • Embryology
 • Anatomy
 • Physiology of HLHS
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Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome ... Pre-operative Management ... Shunt Options • Post-op ... Management • ... Hypoplastic #LeftHeart #Syndrome
Tetralogy of Fallot Summary
 • Anatomy
 • Incidence
 • Pathophysiology
 • Presentation
 • Common Variants
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Associated Genetic Syndromes ... palliation • Post-Op ... Management • Outcomes ... Fallot #diagnosis #management
Allopecia - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hair Loss

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
Folliculitis decalvans, Tinea ... Broken Hair Shafts: Tinea ... , Loose anagen syndrome ... Hypopituitarism, Post ... op, Post infection