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Bullous Pemphigoid - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Pathophysiology: Autoantibody-mediated damage to epithelial basement membrane -> separation of
Bullous Pemphigoid ... Management Summary Pathophysiology ... dermis Clinical Signs ... - Erosions and crusts ... Diagnosis #Management #dermatology
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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Vasculitis and Vasculitides ... tract, and often causes ... reticularis, ulcers, and bullous ... purpura: strong sign ... differential #diagnosis #rheumatology
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
purpura: Strong sign ... New headache, scalp ... reticularis, ulcers, and bullous ... tract, and often causes ... Differential #Diagnosis #Rheumatology
Bulimia Nervosa: Signs and Symptoms
Associated Psychological / Behavioural Features
 • Feelings of shame, guilt and embarrassment
Bulimia Nervosa: Signs ... • Sores, scars ... , calluses on knuckles ... inducing vomiting #BulimiaNervosa ... #pathophysiology
Lupus (SLE): Mucocutaneous Manifestations

 • Langerhan cells and keratinocytes release cytokines -> localized inflammatory response ->
cutaneous lupus: scaly ... hair follicles -> causes ... Livedo Reticularis, Vasculitis ... Manifestations #pathophysiology ... #diagnosis #signs
PALM RASHES 
Common features and patterns:
1.	Color:
o	Red or erythematous: Common in inflammatory or allergic reactions.
o	Purple or purpuric:
suggest vascular or hematologic ... inflammation (vasculitis ... Seen in systemic causes ... hand-foot-and-mouth disease, or bullous ... disease. 6 Causes
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
• Mutism Pathophysiology ... • Examine for signs ... Glasgow Coma Scale ... UnResponsiveness (FOUR Score ... Casey Albin MD @
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)

High mortality without prompt recognition and management. HLH is a critical diagnostic consideration in
hyperinflammatory syndrome caused ... Presentation • Common Signs ... Pathophysiology ... molecular diagnosis: HScore ... Diagnosis #Management #Hematology