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Algorithm for Diagnosis of the Petechial / Purpuric Rash

Febrile/Toxic, Palpable: 
 - Meningococcaemia, Disseminated Gonococcal Infection,
Algorithm for Diagnosis ... Endocarditis, Henoch-SchönIein ... #Purpuric #Petechiae ... #Algorithm #Diagnosis ... #Dermatology #Skin
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Causes of Petechial ... infection - RMSF - Henoch ... Schonlein Purpura ... cryoglobulins • Skin ... #dermatology #physicalexam
Dermatologic Manifestations of Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (GPA)

Skin involvement in granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) is common and
GPA causes disease ... Findings: • Petechiae ... polyangiitis • EGPA • Henoch-Schönlein ... cryoglobulinemia ... #rash #diagnosis
Cryoglobulinemia Summary

Cryoglobulins:
 • Cryoglobulins are Igs in the serum that precipitate in vitro at temperatures below
• They can cause ... - Skin ulcers ... Cryoglobulins Cause ... Labs/Diagnosis: ... IgA vasculitis (Henoch-Schönlein
Scurvy (Vitamin C Deficiency) - Diagnosis and Management

Vitamin C is required for hydroxylation of proline residues
Deficiency) - Diagnosis ... integrity of: • Skin ... • Petechiae, purpura ... , or any other cause ... periodontitis • ITP • Henoch-Schonlein
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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- Differential Diagnosis ... often present • Henoch ... Schonlein Purpura ... tract, and often causes ... ANCA +MPO) • Cryoglobulinemic
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
- Differential Diagnosis ... often present) Henoch ... Schonlein Purpura ... tract, and often causes ... / ANCA + MPO) Cryoglobulinemic
Capnocytophaga Canimorsus Skin Rash

40 M presents w/ N, V, severe epigastric pain. SHx: smoker, drinks 18
inoculate into soft ... +purpuric rash → ... the key to the diagnosis ... #Rash #dermatology ... #clinical #photo