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Causes of Localized Lymphadenopathy - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Cervical:
 - Anterior
     • Infection
Causes of Localized ... - Differential Diagnosis ... Tularemia • Secondary ... #Localized #Focal ... #Hematology #Oncology
THE LIMPING OR NON-WEIGHT BEARING CHILD PATHWAY

RED FLAGS - In all cases there are specific
markers which
FLAGS - In all cases ... guidelines General - Systemic ... cell disease Rheumatology ... Pathway #Child #Peds ... #Pediatrics #Diagnosis
Secondary Syphilis Rash
Secondary syphilis is the most contagious of all the stages of this disease, and
characterized by a systemic ... resembling rashes caused ... #Rash #Diagnosis ... #Clinical #Photo ... #Dermatology
Polycythemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Polycythemia itself isn’t a diagnosis. Like many things, it is a condition
an underlying cause ... frequently affected systems ... Better call hematology ... causes: Many of ... Algorithm #workup #hematology
Cryofibrinogenemia Summary

Cryofibrinogenemia Epidemiology:
 • 40-70 years with a modest female predominance

Cryofibrinogenemia:
 • The precipitation of a
processes: • Systemic ... Cryofibrinogenemia Diagnosis ... cryoglobulins • Negative causes ... #rheumatology # ... hematology
Hemophilia - Diagnosis and Management
Diagnosis:
 • Consistent bleeding history (unless screening for disease in family members
Hemophilia - Diagnosis ... normal in mild cases ... activity Mild: Local ... Avoid meds that ... Management #treatment #hematology
Approach to Elevated Tryptase - Differential Diagnosis Framework

The DDx of elevated tryptase can be broken down
- Differential Diagnosis ... into a 4-pass system ... pass = Dangerous secondary ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #hematology #allergy
Common Variable Immunodeficiency (CVID)

What?
CVID: Immunodeficiency disorder with hypogammaglobulinemia -> increased infection risk secondary to impaired B-cell
infection risk secondary ... late adulthood • Diagnosis ... hemolytic anemia) • Systemic ... DDX - Other causes ... hypogammaglobulinemia #immunology #hematology
Sjogren's Syndrome Overview

Epidemiology:
• F > M: 9:1
• 5-6th Decades (can be any age)

Autoimmune exocrinopathy multisystemic disease
lacrimal glands: • Focal ... other diseases • Secondary ... Hypocomplementemia • Can cause ... Central nervous system ... Sjogrens #Syndrome #Rheumatology
Pyoderma Gangrenosum (PG)
50 M Crohn’s dz had a small pustule on the ankle 4 mo ago
Diagnosis? ... medications in most cases ... cyclosporine is used PG secondary ... #PG #clinical #photo ... #dermatology #ulcer