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Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
- Differential ... Toxic Patient: • Palpable ... deficiency Work ... #Differential # ... Algorithm #Causes #dermatology
Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS)
Definition: 
 • Severe adverse drug reaction, characterized by
extensive skin rash ... Resolution > 15 days Differentials ... Exanthematous Pustulosis Management ... DRESS #Syndrome #dermatology ... #diagnosis #management
Drug Induced Lupus vs SLE
Drug Induced Lupus (DIL):
 • Epidemiology: -10% of all lupus cases, drug-dependent,
NPSLE rare, Malar rash ... • Immunologic Workup ... • Immunologic Workup ... Lupusreference #druginduced ... #diagnosis #management
Blood Transfusion Reactions

Immune Mediated:
 • Febrile Non-Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction (FNHTR): Most common immune reaction to transfusion.
Blood Transfusion Reactions ... maculopapular rash ... products contain potassium ... Transfusion #diagnosis #management ... #hematology #reactions
Blood Product Transfusions One Pager Summary
Type and screen - determines blood type and detects in recipient
common immune reaction ... maculopapular rash ... products contain potassium ... Transfusions #diagnosis #management ... #hematology #reactions
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
Vasculitis - Differential ... Vasculitis Differential ... disease, drug reactions ... , mucositis • Rash ... #Diagnosis #Rheumatology
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
 •
Vasculitides - Differential ... mucositis - Rash ... disease, drug reactions ... scleritis • Palpable ... Skin -> causing palpable
Vancomycin induced Leukocytoclastic Vasculitis (LCV) of the Hand
70 M vertebral osteomyelitis on vancomycin and cefepime for
Presents with diffuse palpable ... rash. ... Differential for ... includes drug reaction ... Hand #skinrash #dermatology
There are similarities and differences between these 3 conditions which all carry treatment implications. Each mimic
hormones that work ... NO Insulin; the actions ... provided the starting potassium ... #diagnosis #differential ... #algorithm #management
Drug Induced Lupus (DIL)
 • Epidemiology: -10% of all lupus cases, drug-dependent, 4:1 to 1:1 F:M
NPSLE rare, Malar rash ... • Immunologic Workup ... Lupusreference #DrugInduced ... #Lupus #DIL #rheumatology ... diagnosis #treatment #management