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Trunk / Sacral Skin Ulcers - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Neoplastic
 • Squamous cell carcinoma
 • Basal cell
Trunk / Sacral Skin ... - Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Neoplastic ... Radiation #Trunk ... #Algorithm #causes
Pustular Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Pruritic / Scaly / Erythematous lesions, usually poorly demarcated
Acneiform -
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Pruritic ... scars on face & trunk ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #causes
Papulosquamous Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Erythrematous or violaceous papules & plaques with overlying scale
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- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Erythrematous ... tree pattern on trunk ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #causes
Infantile Spasms 
Associated with Tuberous Sclerosis 
1) Flexor spasms: Sudden flexion of neck, trunk, arms, and
flexion of neck, trunk ... of the neck and trunk ... Flexion of the neck, trunk ... Developmental delay Diagnosis ... Peds #Pediatrics #Diagnosis
Tinea Versicolor (Pityriasis versicolor) 
NOT a dermatophyte infection 
Caused by saprophytic, lipid-dependent yeasts 
Clinical 
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dermatophyte infection Caused ... • Involves trunk ... erythematous Diagnosis ... Dermatology #SkinRash #Diagnosis
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
Causes of Nausea and Vomiting - Differential Algorithm #Diagnosis #EM #IM #Causes #Nausea #Vomiting #Differential #NonGI
Causes of Nausea ... - Differential Algorithm ... #Diagnosis #EM ... #IM #Causes #Nausea ... Differential #NonGI #Algorithm
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
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 ... Dislocation - May cause ... Dermatomes #Myotomes #diagnosis
Causes of Cyanosis in the Newborn - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Peripheral Only:
 • Poor Perfusion
 • Acrocyanosis
Hemoglobinopathy:
Causes of Cyanosis ... - Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Peripheral ... Septal Defect • Truncus ... #Algorithm #Causes