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Lymphocutaneous Sporotrichiosis Infection

Landscaper w/ painless nodular rash of arm present for months wax and wane; diagnosis?
Lymphocutaneous
nodular rash of arm ... wane; diagnosis ... trauma leads to skin ... #clinical #photo ... #hand
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency
Addison's Disease - Damage of the adrenal glands with lack of cortisol, androgens and
Disorders: • Infection ... tuberculosis, fungal infections ... Serum DHEAS Diagnosis ... patches on the skin ... endocrinology #diagnosis
Cushing's Syndrome - Moon Facies, Buffalo Hump, Abdominal Striae, Thin Skin

A young man presents with rapid
Abdominal Striae, Thin Skin ... What findings are ... the patient's hand ... Next diagnostic ... Cushings #Syndrome #Signs
Erythemas Summarized
Erythema ab igne
 • A dermatosis that results from repeated exposure to heat (fires, heating
on the back of hands ... and autoimmune ... • Causes are multiple ... and include: infections ... #differential #diagnosis
Secondary Syphilis Rash
Secondary syphilis is the most contagious of all the stages of this disease, and
Skin rash and malaise ... The signs and symptoms ... treatment, the infection ... the palms of the hands ... #Clinical #Photo
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
- Differential Diagnosis ... hemorrhage, which are ... Palpable Rash: - Autoimmune ... cryoglobulins • Skin ... #dermatology #physicalexam
Nail Pathologies - Findings in or Near Nails

Paronychia 

A superficial infection of the proximal and lateral
of the hand, usually ... manicuring, or frequent hand ... Abnormal #Pathology #Diagnosis ... #Clinical #Signs ... #PhysicalExam #
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
- Differential Diagnosis ... infections and ... purpura: Strong sign ... loss, arthralgia, arm ... bruits, asymmetric arm
Giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) definition: Most common systemic inflammatory vasculitis in older adults
systemic sx + signs ... vasculitis vs infection ... variably: On one hand ... required due to skip ... required +/- prompt ophthalmology
DANISH Mnemonic for Cerebellar Signs of Disease

D - Dysdiadochokinesia / Dysmetria - Impaired ability to perform
for Cerebellar Signs ... alternating movements (hand ... Limb (heel-shin ... #Diagnosis #Neurology ... #PhysicalExam