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Trunk / Sacral Skin Ulcers - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Neoplastic
 • Squamous cell carcinoma
 • Basal cell
Trunk / Sacral Skin ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Radiation #Trunk ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #causes
Pustular Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Pruritic / Scaly / Erythematous lesions, usually poorly demarcated
Acneiform -
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... scars on face & trunk ... or spicy food & drinks ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #causes
Galant Reflex on Physical Exam

The Galant reflex is present at birth and remains until the 2nd
lateroflexion of the trunk ... control that allows trunk ... the side of the trunk ... persistent in cases
Tinea Versicolor (Pityriasis versicolor) 
NOT a dermatophyte infection 
Caused by saprophytic, lipid-dependent yeasts 
Clinical 
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dermatophyte infection Caused ... • Involves trunk
Common Dermatological Conditions - Distribution and Morphology
 • Acne vulgaris - Face, upper back, chest -
Periorificial, trunk ... Dermatomal, usually trunk ... Varicella - Face, trunk ... Pityriasis rosea - Trunk ... Cherry angioma - Trunk
Pisa Syndrome (pleurothotonus) on Physical Exam
A tonic flexion of the trunk of the body to one
flexion of the trunk ... Caused commonly ... Treatment: anticholinergics
Papulosquamous Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Erythrematous or violaceous papules & plaques with overlying scale
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Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... tree pattern on trunk ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #causes
Decompression Sickness - The physical examination revealed diffuse violaceous skin mottling over his trunk and arms
mottling over his trunk ... extent of the nausea
Upper Extremity Dermatomes and Myotomes
Motor Function
Shoulder:
 • Abduction - C5,C6 (axillary)
 • Adduction - C6, C7,
Erb's Palsy is caused ... damage to the upper trunk ... palsy" is a common cause ... Tunnel Syndrome - Causes ... Dislocation - May cause
Hyponatremia Treatment Algorithm

CHF, Cirrhosis - Fluid restriction
SIADH - Fluid restriction
 - Consider salt tablets if etiology
Hyponatremia Treatment ... Algorithm CHF ... Reset Osmostat - Treatment ... volume status turns ... #Algorithm #Management