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Post-Transplantation Lymphoproliferative Disorders (PTLD)
Definition: Lymphoid and/or plasmacytic proliferations that occur as a result of immunosuppression in
Post-Transplantation ... Lymphoproliferative Disorders ... EBV viral load, signs ... and classification ... to 50% of PTLD cases
The Dementia Umbrella

Dementia is an umbrella term that describes a collection of symptoms that are caused
symptoms that are caused ... by disorders affecting ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... Types #Subtypes #Classification ... #Geriatrics
Major neurocognitive disorders (MNCD): Diagnosis and workup 

1) Clinical diagnosis Cognitive impairment + loss of autonomy
2)
neurocognitive disorders ... Alzheimer - 1st cause ... (parkinsonian signs ... Differential #Subtypes #Classification ... #Geriatrics #Workup
Allopecia - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hair Loss

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
- Differential Diagnosis ... Examination: • Signs ... Scaling, pustules, crusts ... Prolactin, FSH, LH ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Hodgkin's Lymphoma Overview

Hodgkin's lymphoma (HL) is an uncommon hematological malignancy arising from mature B cells. It
• Autoimmune disorders ... ) Classification ... lymph node biopsy (diagnostic ... Hodgkins #lymphoma #diagnosis ... #classification
Common Variable Immunodeficiency (CVID)

What?
CVID: Immunodeficiency disorder with hypogammaglobulinemia -> increased infection risk secondary to impaired B-cell
Immunodeficiency disorder ... noninfectious complications ... • Infectious diarrhea ... other cancers: Most ... DDX - Other causes
Evaluation of Recurrent Falls

Core Concept:
Maintaining an upright posture requires the integrated function of multiple systems.
Disruption in
Cardiopulmonary Disorders ... positive Romberg sign ... instability (e.g., post-injury ... Recurrent #Falls #Diagnosis ... Differential #Evaluation #Geriatrics
Bulimia Nervosa: Complications
GASTROINTESTINAL
 • Dehydration & inability to digest food -> Constipation
 • Recurrent vomiting exposes
Bulimia Nervosa: Complications ... hormone levels cause ... loss of HCO3- in diarrhea ... pathophysiology #diagnosis ... #signs #symptoms