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Conjunctival Pigmented Lesions: Diagnosis and Management
Pigmented lesions that arise from the conjunctiva include nevus, complexion-associated melanosis
acquired melanosis (PAM ... #Ophtalmology # ... Conjunctival #Lesions #PAM ... #CAM #Melanosis ... #Comparison #Table
Differentiating NBTE from Infective Endocarditis
No pathognomonic signs/symptoms or echo features that are specific to NBTE, and
is required for diagnosis ... heart valves • MRI ... often seen • MRI ... #Endocarditis #comparison ... #table
Important Fungal Stains
Mycology Lab:
 • Calcofluor white - Fluorochrome that binds glucans and chitin in fungal
Mucicarmine - Can ... detect melanin pigment ... microscopy #staining #diagnosis ... fungi #fungus #comparison ... #table
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
- Differential Diagnosis ... affects the skin, neurologic ... arteries • Fever • Conjunctivitis ... cognitive impairment, neurologic ... oligoclonal bands • MRI