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Multi-System Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) vs. Kawasaki Disease
CDC Case Definition for MIS-C;
 • < 21
Kawasaki Disease ... • Positive COVID ... MISC #Kawasaki #Comparison ... #diagnosis #peds ... #pediatrics #COVID19
Erythemas Summarized
Erythema ab igne
 • A dermatosis that results from repeated exposure to heat (fires, heating
fires, heating pads ... early localized disease ... that occurs in children ... PrathitKulkarni #Erythemas #comparison ... #table #differential
Causes of Purpura or Easy Bruising in Children

Platelet count reduced, i.e. thrombocytopenia
 - Increased platelet destruction
Easy Bruising in Children ... Congenital heart disease ... bypass Vascular disorders ... Bruising #Causes #peds ... pediatrics #diagnosis #differential
Nonscarring Alopecias: Clinical features of the most common types
Patterned hair loss:
 - Age: puberty or older
of autoimmune disease ... - Age: mostly children ... with animals (eg pets ... other psychiatric disorders ... Alopecia #types #differential
Hyperthermic Toxidromes
Five toxidromes may present with overlapping features: hyperthermia, rhabdomyolysis, altered mental status/seizures.
 • Sympathomimetic -
serotoninergic meds ... pharmacogenetic disease ... Hyperthermic #Toxidromes #comparison ... #table #diagnosis ... #differential #