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Skin Ulcers by Etiology - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Physical:
 • Trauma
 • Pressure
 • Radiation
Vascular:
 • Arterial
Skin Ulcers by Etiology ... Neoplastic: • Squamous ... Cryoglobulinemia Infectious ... ulcerative #skinrash #dermatology ... #causes
Cryofibrinogenemia Summary

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

Cryofibrinogenemia:
 • The precipitation of a
Cold insoluble globulin ... Malignancy • Infections ... sensitivity • Painful ulcers ... thrombophlebitis, pulmonary ... #hematology
Nontuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM) Infections 

Mycobacterial species other than those belonging to the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex and
Milk • Food products ... status NTM Cause ... (buruli ulcer) ... Advanced HIV (CD4 cell ... #differential #
Elevated Globulin - Protein Gap (Total Protein - Albumin > 4)

Work-up of an Elevated Globulin Gap:
•
gammopathy, and skin ... Include: • Viral infections ... ovarian tumors, lung ... gastric tumors • Hematology ... #diagnosis #hematology