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Osler's node
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Osler’s nodes are painful, red, raised lesions on the finger pulps or the feet, indicative of subacute bacterial endocarditis.
Pathophysiology
Pathophysiology
Osler’s nodes are caused by immune complex deposition.
Epidemiology and Demographics
Epidemiology and Demographics
10–25% of endocarditis patients will have Osler’s nodes.
Causes
Causes
In alphabetical order:
- Disseminated gonococcal infection
- Distal to infected arterial catheter
- Endocarditis
- Marantic endocarditis
- Systemic lupus erythematosus
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