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Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
- Differential Diagnosis ... Abnormalities in primary ... Henoch Schonlein Purpura ... Non-Palpable Rash: - Purpura ... cryoglobulins • Skin
Petechiae/Purpura - Diagnostic Algorithm. Pathophysiology: 1) Represent the passage of erythrocytes from the intravascular to extravascular
Petechiae/Purpura ... - Diagnostic Algorithm ... Pathophysiology: ... or disorders of primary ... #Purpura #Palpable
Purpura - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Non-blanchable, dark red to purple, hemorrhagic skin lesions that result from leakage
Purpura - Differential ... purple, hemorrhagic skin ... OF NON-PALPABLE PURPURA ... /Quantity: • Primary ... Acute Infectious Purpura
Scurvy (Vitamin C Deficiency) - Diagnosis and Management

Vitamin C is required for hydroxylation of proline residues
Deficiency) - Diagnosis ... integrity of: • Skin ... Purpura • Perifollicular ... • Petechiae, purpura ... Henoch-Schonlein purpura
Vasculitis Involving the Skin - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Primary: 50% Cutaneous Vasculitis: Leukocytoclastic Vasculitis
Secondary: CTD: SLE, RA
- Differential Diagnosis ... Framework Primary ... Small Vessel: Petechiae ... , Palpable purpura ... #differential #diagnosis
Primary Dermatological Lesions
Primary lesions are physical changes in the skin considered to be caused directly by
Lesions Primary ... PETECHIAE and PURPURA ... : Petechiae are ... Purpura are larger ... nettle sting #Diagnosis
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
Vasculitis: • Purpura ... scleritis • Palpable purpura ... Henoch Schonlein Purpura ... ) • Palpable purpura ... macules, palpable purpura
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) Overview

Increased Clotting and Consumption of Clotting Factors

Findings:
 • Bleeding
 • Recent history
protein C and S Pathophysiology ... • Purpura • ... Hemorrhagic bullae • Purpura ... Treatment: • Treat primary ... #Coagulation #diagnosis
Primary Biliary Cirrhosis (PBC) - Summary

PBC Epidemiology:
 • Female:Male 9:1
 • Common European descent
 • Age:
Primary Biliary ... 65 years PBC Pathophysiology ... PBC Signs and Symptoms ... Examination: • Skin ... #workup #hepatology
Causes of Thrombocytopenia and Platelet Disorders - Differential Diagnosis and Workup
History:
 - Prior platelet count, family
- Differential Diagnosis ... History of bleeding (petechiae ... pylori test (GI symptoms ... (CVID, WAS), (neurologic ... unclear, or if a primary