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Causes of Secondary IgA Nephropathy - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • GI disorders: Celiac disease, Crohn's disease,
Causes of Secondary ... - Differential Diagnosis ... Alcoholic Cirrhosis, NASH ... Viruses: HIV, CMV, Hep ... myeloma, Lymphomas, RCC
Moccasin-variety Tinea Pedis 
70 M chronic scaly feet. Over the years: rash has itched only occasionally;
Over the years: rash ... Diagnosis? ... dermatophytes cause ... skin of inflamed ... type #clinical #photo
Causes of Proteinuria - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Persistent Proteinuria >150mg/d protein present on repeat testing including overnight
Causes of Proteinuria ... - Differential Diagnosis ... • IgA nephropathy ... • SLE • HSP ... • Post-infectious
CNS Ring-Enhancing Lesions - Immunocompromised vs Immunocompetent
Multiple Ring-Enhancing Lesions:
 • Toxoplasmosis (CD4 < 100)
 • Other
lesions + toxo IgG ... • CNS PCR 50% ... , may also see skin ... #causes #radiology ... #neurology
Erythemas Summarized
Erythema ab igne
 • A dermatosis that results from repeated exposure to heat (fires, heating
centrifugum • A chronic skin ... gyratum repens • A skin ... induratum • A chronic skin ... (HSV + Mycoplasma ... #differential #diagnosis
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Causes of Petechial ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... - Trauma - Infection ... cryoglobulins • Skin ... #Algorithm #Causes
Capnocytophaga Canimorsus Skin Rash

40 M presents w/ N, V, severe epigastric pain. SHx: smoker, drinks 18
Capnocytophaga Canimorsus Skin ... dogs & latter can cause ... gram-negative bacillus cause ... the key to the diagnosis ... #clinical #photo
Primary Biliary Cirrhosis (PBC) - Summary

PBC Epidemiology:
 • Female:Male 9:1
 • Common European descent
 • Age:
intralobular bile ducts causes ... Examination: • Skin ... up to 70% • IgM ... Diagnosis: • ... fungal, viral infections
Staphylococcus-associated GlomeruloNephritis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
CLINICAL
 • Nephritic syndrome (Casts)
 • Marked proteinuria (may be
Nephritic syndrome (Casts ... • Vasculitic rash ... • C3/lgG or IgA ... (esp DM) • "starry ... GlomeruloNephritis #nephrology
Powassan Virus Infection
 • Prodrome +/- fine erythematous rash → sudden onset fever, neurological deficits
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fine erythematous rash ... deficits • Dx: PCR ... → IgMIgG • ... #diagnosis #management ... #neurology