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Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Diagnosis Algorithm ... Red Flags: • Fever ... #Petechiae #Rash ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... Algorithm #Causes #dermatology
Petechial/Purpuric Rashes- THE ALGORITHMIC APPROACH 

These rashes can be especially challenging and are
associated with devastating differential
/purpura with fever ... /purpura with fever ... or purpuric rash ... #Diagnosis #Dermatology ... Purpural #Purpuric #Rash
Dermatologic Manifestations of Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (GPA)

Skin involvement in granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) is common and
, Palpable purpura ... Maculopapular rash ... • Palpable purpura ... • Goodpasture syndrome ... #rash #diagnosis
Petechiae/Purpura - Diagnostic Algorithm. Pathophysiology: 1) Represent the passage of erythrocytes from the intravascular to extravascular
Petechiae/Purpura ... - Diagnostic Algorithm ... commonly renal and pulmonary ... #Diagnosis # ... Dermatology #Rash
Maculopapular - Diagnostic Algorithm
Pathophysiology:
- Catch-all term with a wide range of potential pathophysiologic mechanisms and causative
Maculopapular - Diagnostic ... erythroderma, petechiae ... Ill-appearing, vital sign ... instability - New-onset fever ... #Dermatology #Rash
Erythematous Rashes - THE ALGORITHMIC APPROACH

Characterized by diffuse redness of the skin due to
capillary congestion, erythematous
staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome ... and toxic shock syndrome ... erythematous rash ... #Diagnosis #Dermatology ... #Erythematous #Rash
Clinical Manifestations of Serotonin Syndrome
 • Ophthalmologic: Mydriasis, Ocular clonus (slow horizontal movements)
 • Gastrointestinal: Diarrhea,
Manifestations of Serotonin Syndrome ... sounds, RUQ pain • Dermatologic ... : Tachycardia, Fever ... Hyperthermia UCSD ... #diagnosis
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
- Differential Diagnosis ... Vasculitis: • Fevers ... purpura: Strong sign ... and branches • Fever ... , mucositis • Rash
Skin Conditions Associated with Joint Pain

Rash
	• Human parvovirus B19 infection

Malar rash
	• SLE
	• Human parvovirus B19 infection
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• Rheumatic fever ... Crohn's disease Palpable ... Antiphospholipid-antibody syndrome ... Sarcoidosis #dermatology ... #differential #diagnosis
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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mucositis - Rash ... Vasculitis: • Fevers ... scleritis • Palpable ... purpura: strong sign ... Skin -> causing palpable