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Petechial/Purpuric Rashes- THE ALGORITHMIC APPROACH 

These rashes can be especially challenging and are
associated with devastating differential
Petechial/Purpuric ... require emergent evaluation ... or purpuric rash ... require complete assessment ... #Rash #Algorithm
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Causes of Petechial ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... deficiency Work ... #Petechiae #Rash ... #Algorithm #Causes
Causes of Thrombocytopenia and Platelet Disorders - Differential Diagnosis and Workup
History:
 - Prior platelet count, family
and Workup History ... History of bleeding (petechiae ... test, ANA (e.g., SLE ... - Bone marrow evaluation ... #Causes #Workup
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Epidemiology: 10-180/100,000, Typically Age 20-40, F:M
) - Diagnosis and ... Manifestations: Malar rash ... • Immunologic Workup ... Positive in 60-80% of cases ... • Evolution:
Drug Induced Lupus vs SLE
Drug Induced Lupus (DIL):
 • Epidemiology: -10% of all lupus cases, drug-dependent,
NPSLE rare, Malar rash ... • Immunologic Workup ... Manifestations: Malar rash ... • Immunologic Workup ... #rheumatology #diagnosis
Algorithm for the Evaluation of Kawasaki and Incomplete Kawasaki Disease:
Diagnosis
* Fever >5d
* Criteria (4/5)
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Algorithm for the ... Evaluation of Kawasaki ... , >1.5cm) - Rash ... erythema, edema, palm/sole ... Disease #Criteria #Workup
Drug Induced Lupus (DIL)
 • Epidemiology: -10% of all lupus cases, drug-dependent, 4:1 to 1:1 F:M
NPSLE rare, Malar rash ... is rare in DIL, SCLE-DIL ... • Immunologic Workup ... Discontinuation of causal ... #rheumatology #diagnosis