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Systemic Sclerosis (Scleroderma)
Multi-system autoimmune disease characterized by vasculopathy and progressive fibrosis of skin and internal organs
3
thickening Signs ... calcinosis • Pulmonary ... disease), PAH (pulmonary ... Scleroderma #SSc #rheumatology ... #diagnosis #signs
Pruritus - Generalized Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Systemic and Primary Causes
== Primary Skin Lesions ==
Macules /
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... renal failure/uremia ... Pruritus #primary #secondary ... #dermatology #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Nail Disorders secondary to Systemic Diseases
Nail Fold Abnormality
 • SLE
 • Scleroderma
 • Dermatomyositis
Koilonychia - Spoon-shaped
Nail Disorders secondary ... to Systemic Diseases ... Iron deficiency anemia ... #Secondary #dermatology ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS 
OF ADRENAL INSUFFICIENCY. 

Primary and secondary adrenal insufficiency:
 - Tiredness, weakness, mental depression
mild normocytic anemia ... Central nervous system ... disorders: - Pale skin ... without marked anemia ... Insufficiency #Signs
Clinical Features of Systemic Lupus (SLE)
General: Fever (50%), Depression, Fatigue (75%), Weight loss (50%)
Eye: Sjögrens (15%)
Skin
Clinical Features of Systemic ... Sjögrens (15%) Skin ... ) Blood (75%): Anemia ... erythematosus #signs ... symptoms #diagnosis #rheumatology
Eosinophil Disorders Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Peripheral blood eosinophilia/hypereosinophilia uncovered incidentally during medical evaluation or
Disorders Testing Algorithm ... • Screen for secondary ... organ-specific signs ... symptoms (eg, skin ... Differential #diagnosis #hematology
Secondary Causes of Hypothermia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Definition:
- Core temp < 35°C

Infectious:
 - Sepsis

Neuromuscular Disease:
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Secondary Causes ... Regulation: - CVA - SAH ... cord injuries Skin ... Carcinomatosis - Uremia ... insufficiency - Multi-system
Secondary Syphilis Rash
Secondary syphilis is the most contagious of all the stages of this disease, and
Rash Secondary ... characterized by a systemic ... Skin rash and malaise ... The signs and symptoms ... Clinical #Photo #Dermatology
Cryofibrinogenemia Summary

Cryofibrinogenemia Epidemiology:
 • 40-70 years with a modest female predominance

Cryofibrinogenemia:
 • The precipitation of a
Vascular reactivity (Skin ... processes: • Systemic ... thrombophlebitis, pulmonary ... Warfarin-induced skin ... #hematology
Paraproteinemias

Entities That Can Feature A Monoclonal Protein/M Component:
• MM
• WM
• MGUS
• MGCS
• MGRS
• Splenic Marginal Zone
Alpha & Mu) Skin ... myopathy • Anti MAG ... thrombosis+Pulm HTN+skin ... (-) hemolytic anemia ... Paraproteinemias #Hematology