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Osler nodes
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Osler node is a characteristic of subacute bacterial endocarditis. It is small, papulopustular/nodular & tender cutaneus lesion. There is controversy about the exact origin of the lesion.
Differential Diagnosis
Differential Diagnosis
Diagnosis
Diagnosis
Physical examination
Heart
- New murmer may suggest infective endocarditis
Laboratory Findings
Laboratory Findings
- Labs include:
- ANA
- anti-dsDNA
- anti-SM antibodies
- Biopsy of lesions
- Blood cultures
- CBC
- Coagulation studies
- Peripheral smear
Chest X Ray
- X-ray for septic emboli
Echocardiography or Ultrasound
- Echo for endocarditis and valvular disorders
Treatment
Treatment
Acute Pharmacotherapies
- Meningococcemia – IV antibiotics, antibiotic prophylaxis
Chronic Pharmacotherapies
- Bacterial endocarditis – Long term antibiotics
Indications for Surgery
- Bacterial endocarditis – valve replacement (subjective)
References
References
Editor-In-Chief: Template:Search infobox C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]