A Review of COVID-19 Chilblains-like Lesions and Their Differential Diagnoses
ABSTRACT This review article focuses on the pathogenesis, clinical features, and diagnostic testing of the common pathologies that can manifest as chilblains-like lesions. These differentials include “COVID toes,” Raynaud phenomenon, acrocyanosis, critical limb ischemia, thromboangiitis obliterans,...
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crovidcr:10.1097/01.asw.0000752692.72055.74 2024-09-09T19:25:15+00:00 A Review of COVID-19 Chilblains-like Lesions and Their Differential Diagnoses Sachdeva, Muskaan Mufti, Asfandyar Maliyar, Khalad Lara-Corrales, Irene Salcido, Richard Sibbald, Cathryn 2021 http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/01.asw.0000752692.72055.74 https://journals.lww.com/10.1097/01.ASW.0000752692.72055.74 en eng Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health) Advances in Skin & Wound Care volume 34, issue 7, page 348-354 ISSN 1538-8654 1527-7941 journal-article 2021 crovidcr https://doi.org/10.1097/01.asw.0000752692.72055.74 2024-08-19T04:19:55Z ABSTRACT This review article focuses on the pathogenesis, clinical features, and diagnostic testing of the common pathologies that can manifest as chilblains-like lesions. These differentials include “COVID toes,” Raynaud phenomenon, acrocyanosis, critical limb ischemia, thromboangiitis obliterans, chilblains associated with lupus erythematosus, and idiopathic chilblains. The authors present a helpful mnemonic, ARCTIC, to assist clinicians in recognition and diagnosis. GENERAL PURPOSE To familiarize wound care practitioners with the differential diagnoses of chilblains-like lesions that could be associated with the complications of COVID-19. TARGET AUDIENCE This continuing education activity is intended for physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and nurses with an interest in skin and wound care. LEARNING OBJECTIVES/OUTCOMES After participating in this educational activity, the participant will: 1. Identify the population most often affected by COVID toes. 2. Select the assessments that help differentiate the various conditions that cause chilblains-like lesions. 3. Choose appropriate treatment options for the various conditions that cause chilblains-like lesions. Article in Journal/Newspaper Arctic Ovid Arctic Advances in Skin & Wound Care 34 7 348 354 |
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ABSTRACT This review article focuses on the pathogenesis, clinical features, and diagnostic testing of the common pathologies that can manifest as chilblains-like lesions. These differentials include “COVID toes,” Raynaud phenomenon, acrocyanosis, critical limb ischemia, thromboangiitis obliterans, chilblains associated with lupus erythematosus, and idiopathic chilblains. The authors present a helpful mnemonic, ARCTIC, to assist clinicians in recognition and diagnosis. GENERAL PURPOSE To familiarize wound care practitioners with the differential diagnoses of chilblains-like lesions that could be associated with the complications of COVID-19. TARGET AUDIENCE This continuing education activity is intended for physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and nurses with an interest in skin and wound care. LEARNING OBJECTIVES/OUTCOMES After participating in this educational activity, the participant will: 1. Identify the population most often affected by COVID toes. 2. Select the assessments that help differentiate the various conditions that cause chilblains-like lesions. 3. Choose appropriate treatment options for the various conditions that cause chilblains-like lesions. |
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A Review of COVID-19 Chilblains-like Lesions and Their Differential Diagnoses |
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