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Eosinophil Disorders Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Peripheral blood eosinophilia/hypereosinophilia uncovered incidentally during medical evaluation or
• Screen for secondary ... causes are asthma, allergy ... symptoms (eg, skin ... #Algorithm #Differential ... #diagnosis #hematology
Christmas Tree Rash of Pityriasis rosea
 - small oval scaling patches
 - Christmas tree pattern
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parallel to lines of skin ... palms/soles - Differential ... diagnosis: secondary ... rosea #clinical #dermatology ... #photo #PhysicalExam
Purpura - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Non-blanchable, dark red to purple, hemorrhagic skin lesions that result from leakage
Purpura - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... purple, hemorrhagic skin ... #Diagnosis #hematology ... #nonpalpable #dermatology
Eczematous Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Eczematous - Pruritic/Scaly/Erythematous lesions. Usually poorly demarcated
 • Atopic Dermatitis
Eczematous Skin ... Rash - Differential ... Secondary to venous ... anyone - Allergic ... Eczematous #SkinRash #dermatology
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
in primary or secondary ... Vasculitis - Collagen disorders ... cryoglobulins • Skin ... #Causes #dermatology ... #physicalexam
Scleroderma Like Conditions - Differential Diagnosis
Eosinophilic Fasciitis:
 - Orange peel induration (peau d'orange) of proximal extremities
Like Conditions - Differential ... Diagnosis Eosinophilic ... Systemic Fibrosis: - Secondary ... #Diagnosis #comparison ... #table #dermatology
Approach to Elevated Tryptase - Differential Diagnosis Framework

The DDx of elevated tryptase can be broken down
Elevated Tryptase - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... Eosinophilic GI Disorders ... #Diagnosis #hematology ... #allergy
Hypereosinophilia Syndrome (HES) - Diagnosis and Management
Definition: An absolute eosinophil count (AEC) greater than 1500 and
Syndrome (HES) - Diagnosis ... blood eosinophilia Secondary ... Causes: - Allergic ... disorders - Drug ... #hematology #differential
Pathergy Summary Overview

What is pathergy?
Pathergy is an exaggerated skin injury occurring after minor trauma such as
Myeloproliferative disorders ... #Pathergy #diagnosis ... #differential # ... allergy #immunology ... #dermatology #skin
Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)

What?
Myelodysplastic syndromes are a group of disorders caused by blood cells that are poorly
are a group of disorders ... just beneath the skin ... DDX: Rule Out Secondary ... blood count with differential ... Myelodysplastic #Syndromes #diagnosis