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Treatment Schema for Standard-Risk Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Induction: 
 • Vincristine, Steroid (dexamethasone), L-Asparaginase, Intrathecal (IT) methotrexate
Consolidation
for Standard-Risk ... Lymphoblastic Leukemia ... #Treatment #timeline ... #oncology #pediatrics ... #peds #management
Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MD) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
myelo (marrow) -dys- (abnormal) -plastic (shape) = funny-shaped cells
and risk-stratification ... • Risks: infection ... transformation to acute leukemia ... #Management #treatment ... #hematology #oncology
“Step by Step” – the new kid on the block – aims to risk stratify this
investigations and treatments ... There are clear ... CRP < 20 mg/L #Diagnosis ... #Management #Pediatrics ... #Peds #Febrile
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) - Summary
Overview: 
 • Most common leukemia in adults
 • Disorder of
minimal tumor burden Diagnosis ... chemotherapy for low-risk ... #oncology #hematology ... #hemeonc #diagnosis ... #management
The Febrile Infant Step-by-Step Algorithm
This is an algorithm developed by European emergency physicians to identify low-risk
to identify low-risk ... empiric antibiotic treatment ... 92.0% and 46.9% #Diagnosis ... #EBM #Management ... #Pediatrics #Peds
Hemophilia - Diagnosis and Management
Diagnosis:
 • Consistent bleeding history (unless screening for disease in family members
and Management ... Avoid meds that ... ↑ bleeding risk ... #Management #treatment ... #hematology
Differentiation Syndrome in APML
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: common in APL (2-48% depending on the study)
 • Triggers:
Triggers: ATRA treatment ... Attempt if high risk ... Renal Failure Treatment ... #management #hematology ... #oncology
Clarkson’s Disease - Capillary leak syndrome
Epidemiology: Roughly 150 published cases, Median age 50 years, No sex
vascular filling +++ (risk ... Prevention of at-risk ... leak #syndrome #diagnosis ... #management #timeline ... #treatment #rheumatology
Aplastic Anemia - Overview

Who?
• M = F
• 3 peaks:	1) Childhood	2) 15-25 years	3) >60 years

What?
• Aplastic anemia
virus (EBV) • Leukemia ... aplastic anemia Treatment ... Aplastic #Anemia #oncology ... #hematology #diagnosis ... #management
Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)

What?
Myelodysplastic syndromes are a group of disorders caused by blood cells that are poorly
carries a variable risk ... • Hairy Cell Leukemia ... and reducing the risk ... Myelodysplastic #Syndromes #diagnosis ... #hematology #oncology