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Petechial/Purpuric Rashes- THE ALGORITHMIC APPROACH 

These rashes can be especially challenging and are
associated with devastating differential
with devastating differential ... , the differential ... rash, the diagnosis ... vasculitis, such as autoimmune ... #Purpuric #Rash
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Causes of Petechial ... Rash - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Rash: - Purpura ... Rash: - Autoimmune
Dermatologic Manifestations of Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (GPA)

Skin involvement in granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) is common and
GPA causes disease ... • Petechiae, Palpable ... Maculopapular rash ... reticularis Differential ... #dermatology #rash
Algorithm - Approach to the differential diagnosis of the patient presenting with overt glomerular proteinuria. CMV
Approach to the differential ... , palpable purpura ... maculopapular rash ... vesicular rash, ... Nephrocalcinosis causes
Meralgia paresthetica: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Compression/injury of Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Nerve (LFCN) -> Meralgia paresthetica
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sensory • Before diagnosis ... strength, reflexes), palpable ... MeralgiaParesthetica #MSK ... pathophysiology #differential ... #diagnosis #signs
Suspected Celiac Disease - Diagnosis Algorithm

Celiac disease suspected:
 • Signs and symptoms of celiac disease
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Celiac Disease - Diagnosis ... suspected: • Signs ... and symptoms of ... without discernable cause ... microscopic colitis Differential
Joint Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Monoarthritis
 • Septic
 • Crystalline
     - Gout
Joint Disorders - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... formation, systemic autoimmune ... should have other symptoms ... like “butterfly rash
Polyarteritis Nodosa (PAN): Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings

Medical Comorbidities Malignancies (most commonly hairy-cell leukemia)
Immunogenetic Predisposition: patient is
Viral replication causes ... endothelial cells - Palpable ... or necrotic purpura ... Pathophysiology #Diagnosis ... #Signs #Symptoms
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
Presentation: Systemic Symptoms ... sign of cutaneous ... , mucositis • Rash ... • Progressive symptoms ... tract, and often causes
Capnocytophaga Canimorsus Skin Rash

40 M presents w/ N, V, severe epigastric pain. SHx: smoker, drinks 18
dogs & latter can cause ... +purpuric rash → ... purpura fulminans ... the key to the diagnosis ... dermatology #clinical #photo