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Lupus (SLE): Mucocutaneous Manifestations

 • Langerhan cells and keratinocytes release cytokines -> localized inflammatory response ->
annular lesions and plaques ... alopecia • Red plaques ... hair follicles -> causes ... Manifestations #pathophysiology
Venous Thrombosis vs Arterial Thrombosis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

VENOUS THROMBOSIS

 • Acquired Risk Factors:
	- >48 hours
• Thrombus or plaque ... Atherosclerotic plaque ... considered in all cases ... coagulation and other causes ... Venous #Arterial #pathophysiology
Central Retinal Artery Occlusion: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Inflammatory Disease: (i.e. GCA, SLE, GPA) ->
Atherosclerotic plaque ... retinal edema caused ... Occlusion #CRAO #pathophysiology
Papulosquamous Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Erythrematous or violaceous papules & plaques with overlying scale
 •
violaceous papules & plaques ... Well demarcated plaques ... phenomenon • Lichen Planus ... pruritic, polygonal, planar ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes
Genital Lesions - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Elevated - Vesicles:
 • Herpes simplex
Elevated - Papules / Plaques -
Elevated - Papules / Plaques ... Elevated - Papules / Plaques ... Elevated - Papules / Plaques ... Erosive Lichen Planus ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes
Pruritus - Primary Skin Lesion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Macules / Papules / Plaques:
 • Xerosis (dry
Macules / Papules / Plaques ... Psoriasis • Lichen Planus ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes
Pruritus - Generalized Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Systemic and Primary Causes
== Primary Skin Lesions ==
Macules /
Systemic and Primary Causes ... Macules / Papules / Plaques ... Psoriasis • Lichen Planus ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes
Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors(SNRIs): Mechanisms and Side Effects

Withdrawal: Dizziness, Diarrhea, Insomnia, Nausea, Vomiting
Serotonin Syndrome - Potentially Life
Diarrhea, Insomnia, Nausea ... Abnormalities: Ocular Clonus ... Hyperreflexia, Muscle clonus ... gain Incr NE: Nausea ... SerotoninNorepinephrine #Inhibitors #Pathophysiology
Structure and function of the Adrenal Glands

#Adrenal #Glands #Function #Hormones #Actions #Pathophysiology #Endocrinology

** GrepMed Recommended Text:
of the Adrenal Glands ... #Adrenal #Glands ... Hormones #Actions #Pathophysiology
Mucous Membrane Disorder - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Erosions/Ulcers/Blisters
 - Primary Dermatologic Diseases
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cottage cheese like plaques ... easily - Lichen Planus ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes