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Vesiculobullous Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Vesicles Fragile/EasiIy Ruptured - Intraepidermal blisters, possibly crusts/erosions
 - Inflammatory
Vesiculobullous Skin Rash ... - Differential ... zoster (shingles ... ) • Herpes ... Vesiculobullous #SkinRash #dermatology
CNS Infections - Viral Encephalitis and Bacterial Meningitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Viral Encephalitis:
MCC: Enteroviruses (e.g., coxsackievirus
MCC: HSV 1): • Herpes ... • Varicella-zoster ... Maculopapular rash ... Acute meningeal signs ... • Uveitis • Rash
Hearing Loss - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Hearing Loss Types:
• Conductive
• Sensorineural
• Mixed
Presbycusis is the most common type
Hearing Loss - Differential ... • Head and neck ... ) ○ Meningitis ... Streptococcus ○ Herpes ... zoster virus
Ear Pain (Otalgia) - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Primary Otalgia 
 - Pain that originates from the ear
Pain (Otalgia) - Differential ... syndrome - Herpes ... zoster Neoplastic ... reflux • Head and neck ... TMJ • Head, neck
Cannon A waves during AVNRT on Physical Exam
In AVNRT, the atria and ventricles contract nearly simultaneously
to diagnose the case ... excludes other differentials ... Awaves #AVNRT #PhysicalExam ... #JVP #Cardiology ... #Neck #Frog #Sign
Shawl sign poikiloderma in Dermatomyositis

Poikiloderma in general is a common finding in older individuals with chronic
and symptoms helps ... differentiate it ... Dermatomyositis #Rash ... Dermatomyositis #Dermatology ... Clinical #Photo #Neck
Giant A waves caused by pulmonary HTN. There are two clearly discernible descents (X and Y)
Giant A waves caused ... an appearance here ... has Kussmaul's sign ... Giant #PHTN #JVP #Neck ... #PhysicalExam #
Common Dermatological Conditions - Distribution and Morphology
 • Acne vulgaris - Face, upper back, chest -
associated with signs ... zoster - Dermatomal ... Groin, axilla, neck ... ; pruritis #dermatology ... #rash #differential
Poikiloderma of Civatte (Photodamage Poikiloderma)

Poikiloderma in general is a common finding in older individuals with chronic
along with other signs ... differentiate it ... #Photodamage #Rash ... #Dermatology #Clinical ... #Photo #Neck