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Leg Pain - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Bone/Joint Causes of Leg Pain:
 • Fracture
 • Arthritis
 • Gout/pseudogout
Diagnosis Framework ... Bone/Joint Causes ... • Infection: Cellulitis ... • Inflammation/cellulitis ... #differential #diagnosis
Vibrio Vulnificus skin infection
Cirrhosis w/recent consumption of raw oysters w/rapidly evolving rash. 
Vibrio vulnificus part of
marine microbiota & causes ... in 5 BC as foot cellulitis ... immunosuppressive meds ... #cellulitis #dermatology ... #legs #clinical
Sweet Syndrome

Acute febrile neutrophilic dermatosis (Sweets Syndrome) is a skin condition characterized by fever and inflamed
sudden onset of a rash ... - Rash: multiple ... ) on the arms, legs ... Causes: - Idiopathic ... dermatitis - Cellulitis
Blurry Vision - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Anatomical Approach to Eye Disease:
1. Lids/Lashes
2. Extraocular Muscles/Motility
3. Conjunctiva/Sclera
4. Cornea
5. Anterior
- Differential Diagnosis ... Orbit: • Orbital cellulitis ... • Sjögren’s syndrome ... hyperviscosity syndrome ... ophthalmology #causes
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
weakness, arms > legs ... myasthenia Diagnosis ... Myasthenia Crises ... immunosuppressants - Meds ... Myasthenia #Gravis #diagnosis
The Stages of Syphilis 

Primary Syphilis 
- The chancre lesion is the hallmark of primary syphilis.
Syphilis - Rash ... soles in 50% of cases ... - Less common ... and nephrotic syndrome ... Latent #Tertiary #Diagnosis
Acute Liver Injury - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Vascular Causes of Acute Liver Injury: 
 • Hepatic vein:
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Vascular Causes ... vein: Budd-chiari syndrome ... Injury: • AST: Less ... • Gilbert's syndrome
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
- Differential Diagnosis ... arthralgia, arm/leg ... , mucositis • Rash ... tract, and often causes ... purpura (lower legs
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
When the diagnosis ... intra-abdominal masses ... in the arms and legs ... #Examination #Peds ... #Pediatrics #Diagnosis
Lichen Planus- ...On examination, numerous purple papules were noted on the anterior surface of the forearms
the trunk and legs ... sawtooth rete pegs ... confirming the diagnosis ... Although the cause ... #NEJM #clinical