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Generalized Hyperpigmentation Differentials
Use the Mnemonic "no skin SPARED"

Images from dermnet.nz and merckmanuals

Mnemonic from https://www.medscape.com/slideshow/dermatology-mnemonics-6011359#5 #diagnosis #differential
Hyperpigmentation Differentials ... www.medscape.com/slideshow/dermatology-mnemonics ... #5 #diagnosis #differential ... #symptoms #signs ... #dermatology #skin
Common Hand Fractures on X-Ray
Mallet finger - injury to the lateral extensor slips
Boutonniere deformity - injury
Terry thomas sign ... Triquetral fracture ... Radiology #Wrist #differential
Bullous pemphigoid and pemphigus vulgaris

Comparison Table via Physical Examination, Nikolsky Sign and Differential Diagnoses

#Diagnosis #Dermatology #Bullous
Examination, Nikolsky Sign ... and Differential ... #Diagnosis #Dermatology ... Pemphigus #Vulgaris #Differential
Eosinophil Disorders Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Peripheral blood eosinophilia/hypereosinophilia uncovered incidentally during medical evaluation or
evaluation or workup ... 1,500 cells/µL Workup ... organ-specific signs ... Disorders #Algorithm #Differential ... #diagnosis #hematology
An Approach to the Unknown Rash: Erythematous Rash 

#Diagnosis #Dermatology #Erythematous #Rash #Differential #Algorithm #Nikolsky #Sign
#Diagnosis #Dermatology ... Erythematous #Rash #Differential ... Algorithm #Nikolsky #Sign
Hemolytic Anemias - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Signs of anemia and hemolysis:
 • ↓ Haptoglobin
 • ↑ LDH
Hemolytic Anemias - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm Signs ... Hemolytic #Anemias #Differential ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #hematology
Ascites - Diagnostic Approach and Differential Diagnosis
The most common causes: cirrhosis, malignancy and heart failure. Approx
dullness, puddle sign ... incisional). 3) Signs ... Jcortesizaguirr #Ascites #workup ... #Differential # ... Diagnosis #hepatology
Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO) - Further Workup

 • CNS symptoms? Get an LP and imaging
FUO) - Further Workup ... thin smear • Signs ... values supporting hematologic ... UnknownOrigin #workup
Erythematous Rashes - THE ALGORITHMIC APPROACH

Characterized by diffuse redness of the skin due to
capillary congestion, erythematous
the Nikolsky sign ... the Nikolsky sign ... , the differential ... fever or Nikolsky sign ... #Diagnosis #Dermatology
Major neurocognitive disorders (MNCD): Diagnosis and workup 

1) Clinical diagnosis Cognitive impairment + loss of autonomy
2)
Diagnosis and workup ... the diagnostic workup ... (parkinsonian signs ... MNCD #Dementia #Differential ... Classification #Workup