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Dermatologic Manifestations of Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (GPA)

Skin involvement in granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) is common and
Maculopapular rash ... associated with pruritus ... reticularis Differential ... vasculitis (inflamed blood ... #dermatology #rash
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
- Differential ... RA, Sjogren's, GPA ... : • Complete blood ... cryoglobulins • Skin ... #Differential #
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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Vasculitides - Differential ... mucositis - Rash ... pulses, bruis, or blood ... Large Vessel: Blood ... #classification
Pustular Skin Lesions - Differential Diagnosis Framework

What are pustules?
• Pustules < 5-10 mm + pus
• Material
- Differential ... Generalized itchy rash ... Mpox • Starts ... #Lesions #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Dermatology
Common Dermatological Conditions - Distribution and Morphology
 • Acne vulgaris - Face, upper back, chest -
on sun-damaged skin ... - Trunk - Red, blood-filled ... #dermatology ... #rash #differential ... #diagnosis #skin
Childhood Immunization Schedule: Why we immunize
 • Diphtheria Toxin -> URT inflammation causes pseudomembrane with hardened
Tetanus Toxin -> Spores ... & hemorrhagic rash ... disseminates in blood ... that persists as skin ... -> Vesicular & pruritic
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
Vasculitis - Differential ... Vasculitis Differential ... pulses, bruits, or blood ... , mucositis • Rash ... #Diagnosis #Rheumatology
Management of Pruritus in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease
Pruritus with no primary lesions - differential diagnosis:
Management of Pruritus ... primary lesions - differential ... • Hematologic ... Dove sensitive skin ... Keep fingernails short
SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)

Suspect:
Clinical evidence of (fatigue, rash, photosensitivity, inflammatory arthritis, weight loss, and fever) and
3rd Decade Skin ... Disease Classification ... permanent alopecia Differential ... Malignancy (e.g. hematologic ... Seizures • Strokes Skin
Hodgkin's Lymphoma Overview

Hodgkin's lymphoma (HL) is an uncommon hematological malignancy arising from mature B cells. It
• Anemia • Pruritis ... Workup: • Full Blood ... Immunohistochemical studies (to differentiate ... #hematology #oncology ... #management