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Pruritus - Generalized Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Systemic and Primary Causes
== Primary Skin Lesions ==
Macules /
Generalized Differential Diagnosis ... Systemic and Primary Causes ... Vesicles/Bullae: • Varicella ... Myelodisplastic syndrome ... #generalized #dermatology
Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MD) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
myelo (marrow) -dys- (abnormal) -plastic (shape) = funny-shaped cells
Myelodysplastic Syndrome ... old, ~10,000 new cases ... only curative treatment ... #Management #treatment ... #hematology #oncology
Purpura - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Non-blanchable, dark red to purple, hemorrhagic skin lesions that result from leakage
- Differential Diagnosis ... purple, hemorrhagic skin ... Kasabach-Merritt syndrome ... meningitidis - Varicella ... #nonpalpable #dermatology
Syncope is a sudden, transient loss of consciousness, which is thought to be secondary to cerebral
includes frequently benign ... causes such as ... carotid sinus syndrome ... further guide management ... The treatment strategy
Fever vs Hyperthermia
Fever:
 • Regulated in the hypothalamic thermoregulatory center
 • "Set point" raised by prostaglandin
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome ... ; Serotonin syndrome ... loss from the skin ... Hyperthermia #comparison #diagnosis ... #management #treatment
Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS)
Definition: 
 • Severe adverse drug reaction, characterized by
Edema in 70% of cases ... disease: symptomatic treatment ... SinaiBmoreIMRes #DRESS #Syndrome ... #dermatology #diagnosis ... #management
Sweet Syndrome

Acute febrile neutrophilic dermatosis (Sweets Syndrome) is a skin condition characterized by fever and inflamed
) is a skin condition ... Causes: - Idiopathic ... Leukemia cutis Diagnosis ... Treatment: - Systemic ... #diagnosis #dermatology
SAPHO Syndrome Summary

What?
SAPHO syndrome is a rare chronic inflammatory disorder of bone, joint, and skin characterized
• A clinical diagnosis ... Rule out other causes ... and lower jaw Treatment ... #Rheumatology #diagnosis ... #management #Dermatology
Orthopedic Emergencies
Compartment Syndrome
 • An increase in compartment pressure to the point where tissue perfusion is
Syndrome caused ... • Diagnosis: ... over the involved skin ... area of erythema, skin ... #management #treatment
Leukostasis vs Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Leukostasis:
 • Pathophysiology: Large, immature blasts and high WBC count cause hyperviscosity
high WBC count cause ... organ damage • Treatment ... Low calcium • Treatment ... #TLS #diagnosis ... #management #hematology