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Dyspnea. A systems based approach from @DocMartins94
The workup of a patient with dyspnea (shortness of breath)
systems based approach ... DocMartins94 The workup ... the underlying cause ... guide appropriate treatment ... #Suffocation #AirHunger
Eosinophil Disorders Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Peripheral blood eosinophilia/hypereosinophilia uncovered incidentally during medical evaluation or
• Screen for secondary ... causes of eosinophilia ... (common causes ... glucocorticoid treatment ... Differential #diagnosis #hematology
Hyponatremia - Diagnosis and Treatment
Hyponatremia is usually caused by the inability to excrete water normally.
usually caused by ... vast majority of cases ... 3 questions to work ... a physiologic approach ... the underlying cause
Polycythemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Polycythemia itself isn’t a diagnosis. Like many things, it is a condition
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... an underlying cause ... Better call hematology ... you’ll do a good workup ... #workup #hematology
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Causes of Petechial ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... in primary or secondary ... deficiency Work ... #Causes #dermatology
A quick infographic on the importance of sun protection and the various results of sun damage
#sun #damage #UV ... #wavelengths #causes ... #diagnosis #dermatology ... Mechanisms and treatments ... series/integrative-approach-to-skin-cancer-and-sun-protection
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) Treatment
Primary HLH:
 - HLH-94 Protocol
    • Dexamethasone
transplantation Secondary ... HLH: • Approach ... steroids • In mild cases ... Options for severe cases ... #management #hematology
Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)

What?
Myelodysplastic syndromes are a group of disorders caused by blood cells that are poorly
formed or don’t work ... DDX: Rule Out Secondary ... Causes • Anemia ... Workup: • Complete ... Syndromes #diagnosis #hematology
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)

High mortality without prompt recognition and management. HLH is a critical diagnostic consideration in
hyperinflammatory syndrome caused ... search for and treatment ... STX11, STXBP2 • Secondary ... Treatment Approach ... Diagnosis #Management #Hematology
Pyoderma Gangrenosum (PG)
50 M Crohn’s dz had a small pustule on the ankle 4 mo ago
multi-faceted approach ... medications in most cases ... cyclosporine is used PG secondary ... treatment options ... clinical #photo #dermatology