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Types of Melanoma
Superficial Spreading
 • Most common form
 • Often develops in previously benign mole
 •
Types of Melanoma ... all melanomas Acral ... #differential #diagnosis ... #classification ... #dermatology
Overall Approach to Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Blood Loss
 • Acute Bleed - Normocytic / Normochromic
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Blood ... Non-lmmune #Anemia #Classification ... #Algorithm #Causes ... #Hematology
Warm Antibody Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia 
1) DIAGNOSE AIHA
 • Anemia: macrocytic > normocytic, ↑ reticulocytes
 •
Coombs • IgG type ... ± C3d • Blood ... 2) LOOK FOR a cause ... #management #treatment ... #rheumatology
Hemophilia - Diagnosis and Management
Diagnosis:
 • Consistent bleeding history (unless screening for disease in family members
and Management ... normal in mild cases ... Establish hemophilia type ... Avoid meds that ... #hematology
Von Willebrand Disease Classification
Type 1 (Accounts for ~3/4 of cases):
 • Defect: Quantitative defect (i.e. not
Willebrand Disease Classification ... for ~3/4 of cases ... VonWillebrand #Disease #Classification ... #Types #diagnosis ... #hematology
Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)

What?
Myelodysplastic syndromes are a group of disorders caused by blood cells that are poorly
group of disorders caused ... skin that are caused ... Out Secondary Causes ... Myelodysplastic #Syndromes #diagnosis ... #hematology #oncology
Moccasin-variety Tinea Pedis 
70 M chronic scaly feet. Over the years: rash has itched only occasionally;
Diagnosis? ... dermatophytes cause ... vesiculobullous type ... Moccasin type ... #photo #foot #dermatology
Hypereosinophilia Syndrome (HES) - Diagnosis and Management
Definition: An absolute eosinophil count (AEC) greater than 1500 and
and Management ... eosinophilia with blood ... eosinophilia Secondary Causes ... disorders HES Types ... #hematology #differential
Post-Transplantation Lymphoproliferative Disorders (PTLD)
Definition: Lymphoid and/or plasmacytic proliferations that occur as a result of immunosuppression in
symptoms, unexplained hematologic ... and classification ... to 50% of PTLD cases ... Disorders #oncology #diagnosis ... #management #transplant
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) Overview

Increased Clotting and Consumption of Clotting Factors

Findings:
 • Bleeding
 • Recent history
ABO incompatible blood ... Treat primary cause ... #Coagulation #diagnosis ... #causes #treatment ... #management #hematology