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Achilles Tendon Rupture - Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • The Achilles tendon is 15cm long in
Audible "Pop" - Palpable ... squeeze test) - Pain ... TendonRupture #diagnosis ... #signs #symptoms ... pathophysiology #msk
Capnocytophaga Canimorsus Skin Rash

40 M presents w/ N, V, severe epigastric pain. SHx: smoker, drinks 18
severe epigastric pain ... +purpuric rash → ... purpura fulminans ... the key to the diagnosis ... dermatology #clinical #photo
Meralgia paresthetica: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Compression/injury of Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Nerve (LFCN) -> Meralgia paresthetica
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strength, reflexes), palpable ... Raise Test - Pain ... MeralgiaParesthetica #MSK ... pathophysiology #differential ... #diagnosis #signs
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
Diagnosis Framework ... Presentation: Systemic Symptoms ... sign of cutaneous ... , mucositis • Rash ... • Progressive symptoms
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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mucositis - Rash ... Presentation - Systemic Symptoms ... scleritis • Palpable ... sign of cutaneous ... Skin -> causing palpable
Behçet's Syndrome
Systemic disease associated with inflammation of multiple organs, small-vessel vasculitis and large-vessel vasculopathy
Epidemiology:
 • Young
multiforme-like lesions, palpable ... purpura, Pathergy ... Behcet disease) Differential ... Nonsurgical abdominal pain ... #management #signs