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Nov 14, 2023 · Summary. The patient with an acute maculopapular rash presents a diagnostic challenge to the clinician. The term 'maculopapular' is non-specific, as many eruptions have a primary morphology of macules or papules, and the term may be misused to indicate any rash.
Mar 19, 2024 · Definitions. Macule: a flat area of colour change <1 cm in size (e.g., viral exanthem [such as measles and rubella], morbilliform drug eruption). Patch: a large macule >1 cm in size (e.g., viral exanthem [such as measles and rubella], morbilliform drug eruption). Papule: a raised area <1 cm in size (e.g., wart).
Nov 14, 2023 · The term maculopapular rash typically implies an acute and generalized eruption. Morphologic terms. Macule: a flat, circumscribed skin lesion ≤1 cm in greatest diameter. When macules are >1 cm, the appropriate term is patch. Papule: an elevated, circumscribed skin lesion ≤1 cm in diameter.
Definition. Primary postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is characterized by a total blood loss ≥1000 mL (including intrapartum loss) or the presence of signs and symptoms of hypovolemia occurring within 24 hours after childbirth, irrespective of the mode of delivery. This standardized definition of PPH was established in 2014 by the reVITALize ...
Rash in children is common. The differential diagnoses are extensive, ranging from self-limiting conditions (e.g., roseola) to life-threatening illnesses such as meningococcal disease. Rash may be the first indication of a potentially serious multiorgan disease or sepsis and should be carefully evaluated (see Urgent considerations).
The patient with an acute maculopapular rash presents a diagnostic challenge to the clinician. The term 'maculopapular' is non-specific, as many eruptions have a primary morphology of macules or papules, and the term may be misused to indicate any rash.
Feb 13, 2024 · Diagnosis can usually be made based on the characteristic clinical features of parotitis and prodrome. Laboratory diagnosis is based on serological or salivary confirmation, detection of viral nucleic acid, or isolation of the virus from body fluids.
