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Sarcoidosis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology
1) High incidence in Scandinavian countries (11-24 cases per 100,000 individuals
Sarcoidosis - Diagnosis ... ) Fibrosis and damage ... tissue: Epithelioid cells ... anterior/posterior MSK ... #Management #Signs
Pustular Skin Lesions - Differential Diagnosis Framework

What are pustules?
• Pustules < 5-10 mm + pus
• Material
- Differential Diagnosis ... of inflammatory cells ... Herpes zoster 3 ... Fire ant bites ... #Dermatology
Leukostasis vs Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Leukostasis:
 • Pathophysiology: Large, immature blasts and high WBC count cause hyperviscosity
high WBC count cause ... WBC >100k, + lab signs ... of end organ damage ... Lysis of tumor cells ... Syndrome #TLS #diagnosis
A quick infographic on the importance of sun protection and the various results of sun damage
#wavelengths #causes ... #diagnosis #dermatology ... Soter NA. ... Geller AC, Heneghan MK ... in skin cells.
Capnocytophaga Canimorsus Skin Rash

40 M presents w/ N, V, severe epigastric pain. SHx: smoker, drinks 18
related to dog bites ... selsis after a ... injury &endothelial damage ... the key to the diagnosis ... Canimorsus #Skin #Rash #dermatology
Central Retinal Artery Occlusion: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Inflammatory Disease: (i.e. GCA, SLE, GPA) ->
Endothelial cell damage ... -> Cherry-red spot ... retinal edema caused ... ophthalmology #diagnosis ... #signs #symptoms
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
inflammation and tissue damage ... • Bilateral signs ... Pleocytosis > 100 cells ... • Infectious causes ... Infections: - Herpes zoster
Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)

What?
Myelodysplastic syndromes are a group of disorders caused by blood cells that are poorly
100,000 people older ... Pinpoint-sized red spots ... skin that are caused ... Myelodysplastic #Syndromes #diagnosis ... #hematology #oncology
Common Dermatological Conditions - Distribution and Morphology
 • Acne vulgaris - Face, upper back, chest -
associated with signs ... border on sun-damaged ... honey-colored crusts ... ; pruritis #dermatology ... #differential #diagnosis