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Causes of Chronic Dyspnea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Pericardial
 • Effusion
 • Cardiac Tamponade*
 • Constriction
Myocardial
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Causes of Chronic ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Myocardial • Systolic ... Artery Disease • Stable ... Acute Coronary Syndrome
Pruritus - Generalized Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Systemic and Primary Causes
== Primary Skin Lesions ==
Macules /
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Creatinine & BUN: • Chronic ... Myelodisplastic syndrome ... #generalized #dermatology ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Approach to Eosinophilic Lung Diseases
 • Acute Eosinophilic Pneumonia (< 1 wk) - ~30yo, M; Recent
cough, SOB • Chronic ... of asthma, CF; Chronic ... Hypereosinophilic Syndrome ... Lung #Diseases #pulmonary ... diagnosis #comparison #table
Nail Disorders secondary to Systemic Diseases
Nail Fold Abnormality
 • SLE
 • Scleroderma
 • Dermatomyositis
Koilonychia - Spoon-shaped
Disorders secondary to Systemic ... discoloration) • Chronic ... • Nephrotic syndrome ... #Secondary #dermatology ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Sarcoidosis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology
1) High incidence in Scandinavian countries (11-24 cases per 100,000 individuals
the lymphatic system ... but stable or chronic ... Pulmonary: dyspnea ... acute sarcoidosis Pulmonary ... 5-10%, nervous system
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
 •
progressing GN • New pulmonary ... glomerulonephritis and/or pulmonary ... Eosinophilia, asthma, chronic ... arthritis, obstructive pulmonary ... • Cogan Syndrome
Allopecia - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hair Loss

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
Folliculitis decalvans, Tinea ... , Loose anagen syndrome ... Vitamin D levels Systemic ... weight loss • Chronic ... Differential #Diagnosis #dermatology
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
primary condition MEDIUM ... Mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome ... Eosinophilia, asthma, chronic ... vasculitis • Behcet syndrome ... vasculitis • Cogan syndrome
Pruritus - No Primary Skin Lesion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Blood Glucose:
 • Diabetes Mellitus
Liver Function Tests/Enzymes:
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Creatinine & BUN: • Chronic ... Myelodisplastic syndrome ... Pruritus #secondary #systemic ... #generalized #dermatology
Cryofibrinogenemia Summary

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

Cryofibrinogenemia:
 • The precipitation of a
processes: • Systemic ... thrombophlebitis, pulmonary ... Occlusion of small to medium-sized ... Antiphospholipid syndrome ... #rheumatology #hematology