Approach to the Rash in a an oncology patient - MINT-C Mnemonic

M - Malignancy: Leukemia cutis, Cutaneous metastases, CTCL, GVHD, Paraneoplastic conditions

I - Infection: Bacterial infections, Viral infections (HSV/VZV), Fungal infections

N - Neutrophilic Dermatoses: Sweet Syndrome, Pyoderma Gangrenosum, NEH

T - Treatment Associated: Morbilliform Drug Eruptions, Severe Cutaneous Adverse Reactions, Chemotherapy toxicities, XRT-reIated

C - Cytopenias & Coagulopathy: Purpura fulminans/DIC, Thrombocytopenia (ie petechiae), Neutropenia-specific dermatoses



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