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Dermatologic Manifestations of Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (GPA)

Skin involvement in granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) is common and
GPA causes disease ... Rarely dominate the clinical ... Maculopapular rash ... #rash #diagnosis ... #rheumatology
Vibrio Vulnificus skin infection
Cirrhosis w/recent consumption of raw oysters w/rapidly evolving rash. 
Vibrio vulnificus part of
marine microbiota & causes ... Hippocrates in 5 BC as foot ... immunosuppressive meds ... #cellulitis #dermatology ... #legs #clinical
Moccasin-variety Tinea Pedis 
70 M chronic scaly feet. Over the years: rash has itched only occasionally;
Moccasin-variety Tinea Pedis ... Over the years: rash ... dermatophytes cause ... Variety #type #clinical ... #photo #foot #dermatology
Common Variable Immunodeficiency (CVID)

What?
CVID: Immunodeficiency disorder with hypogammaglobulinemia -> increased infection risk secondary to impaired B-cell
to 8 years Clinical ... breast cancer Granulomatous ... unless levels are less ... DDX - Other causes ... hypogammaglobulinemia #immunology #hematology
Vertebral Hydatidosis- Physical examination revealed impaired sensation in both legs and weak foot flexion. Laboratory tests
sensation in both legs ... and weak foot flexion ... Infection can cause ... #clinical #radiology ... #MRI #NEJM #vertebral
Majocchi’s Granuloma due to Trichophyton rubrum 
This is GMS stain and culture of a skin biopsy
PE unremarkable ... / foot + tinea ... pedis Biopsy: GMS ... inflammatory / granulomatous ... tissues - mainly caused
Anti-NXP-2 Dermatomyositis

What?
DM with generalized subcutaneous edema
Pts have more myalgias, more severe weakness, and an increased prevalence
(blue-purple) rash ... auricular papules Clinical ... Muscle atrophy may cause ... diagnosis #management #rheumatology ... #dermatology