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Lupus (SLE): Mucocutaneous Manifestations

 • Langerhan cells and keratinocytes release cytokines -> localized inflammatory response ->
• Langerhan cells ... in sun exposed areas ... hair follicles -> causes ... plugging -> Discoid Rash ... Malar (butterfly) Rash
Algorithm - Approach to the differential diagnosis of the patient presenting with overt glomerular proteinuria. CMV
/white cell casts ... of the retina, uveae ... maculopapular rash ... vesicular rash, ... Nephrocalcinosis causes
Secondary Syphilis Rash
Secondary syphilis is the most contagious of all the stages of this disease, and
Secondary Syphilis Rash ... cavity and genital areas ... , anal or oral areas ... resembling rashes caused ... Diagnosis #Clinical #Photo
Decompression Sickness - The physical examination revealed diffuse violaceous skin mottling over his trunk and arms
extent of the nausea ... and vomiting as well ... #Pneumatosis #CT ... #NEJM
Erythemas Summarized
Erythema ab igne
 • A dermatosis that results from repeated exposure to heat (fires, heating
Haverhill fever caused ... Rash is usually ... Well-circumscribed ... • No well-described ... lung, esophageal, breast
Macroglossia in Light-Chain Amyloidosis- Physical examination revealed macroglossia, with indentations from the teeth (Panel A)...A biopsy
amyloidosis is a well-recognized ... cause of macroglossia ... amyloidosis #clinical #photo ... AL #lightchain #NEJM
Eczematous Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Eczematous - Pruritic/Scaly/Erythematous lesions. Usually poorly demarcated
 • Atopic Dermatitis
Eczematous Skin Rash ... Yellowish-red plaques with greasy ... Contact Dermatitis - Well-demarcated ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes
Vibrio vulnificus Infection- At the time of presentation, hemorrhagic bullae measuring 3.5 by 4.5 cm had
vulnificus can cause ... contaminated seawater, as well ... #clinical #photo ... #NEJM #vibrio #
Echinococcal Cysts in the Liver- The physical examination revealed hepatomegaly with a palpable hepatic mass. Laboratory
a normal white-cell ... Hydatid disease is caused ... #clinical #NEJM ... hepatic #radiology #CT
Acute Liver Injury - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Vascular Causes of Acute Liver Injury: 
 • Hepatic vein:
Algorithm Vascular Causes ... Infiltration: Often breast ... CA, small cell ... fibrosis, Sickle cell ... disease: > 2 • NASH