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REBEL Review 54: Thromboelastogram (TEG) Interpretation

R Time - Time to start forming clot 
K Time -
Thromboelastogram (TEG ... ) Interpretation ... amplitude of the TEG ... #hematology #interpretation ... #diagnosis #components
Pruritus - Generalized Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Systemic and Primary Causes
== Primary Skin Lesions ==
Macules /
Diagnosis Algorithm - Systemic ... == Primary Skin ... • Xerosis (dry skin ... Skin Lesion / Systemic ... #generalized #dermatology
Systemic Sclerosis (Scleroderma)
Multi-system autoimmune disease characterized by vasculopathy and progressive fibrosis of skin and internal organs
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Systemic Sclerosis ... Scleroderma) Multi-system ... LcSSc) - distal skin ... Hepatic: PBC (primary ... Scleroderma #SSc #rheumatology
Systemic Sclerosis Associated Autoantibodies
Anti-topoisomerase I (anti-Sc170): Diffuse skin disease, Pulmonary fibrosis
Anti-centromere: Limited skin disease (~93-95%), Pulmonary
Systemic Sclerosis ... anti-Sc170): Diffuse skin ... Digital ulcers, Primary ... BCM_InternalMed #Systemic ... Autoantibodies #diagnosis #rheumatology
Paraproteinemias

Entities That Can Feature A Monoclonal Protein/M Component:
• MM
• WM
• MGUS
• MGCS
• MGRS
• Splenic Marginal Zone
Monoclonal Protein/M Component ... Alpha & Mu) Skin ... myeloma↑VEGF+M component ... thrombosis+Pulm HTN+skin ... Paraproteinemias #Hematology
Morphology of Primary Skin Lesions - Description Algorithm
Primary Skin Lesion - Initial lesion not altered by
Skin Lesions - ... Skin Lesion - Initial ... Fluid-Filled • No Deep Component ... vs Deep Component ... Description #Algorithm #dermatology
Primary Dermatological Lesions
Primary lesions are physical changes in the skin considered to be caused directly by
Primary Dermatological ... Lesions Primary ... tag E. ... #Diagnosis #Dermatology ... #Skin #Primary
Thromboelastography (trademarked as TEG)
 • Graphical representation of the fibrin polymerization process
 • Point-of-care anti-coagulation monitoring
trademarked as TEG ... compromising outcomes (primarily ... Thromboelastogram #TEG ... #interpretation ... #hematology
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
Diagnosis: • Systemic ... arthralgia, arm/leg ... with GCA or as primary ... Rash, arthritis Primary ... Differential #Diagnosis #Rheumatology
Cryofibrinogenemia Summary

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

Cryofibrinogenemia:
 • The precipitation of a
Vascular reactivity (Skin ... Primary (essential ... processes: • Systemic ... Warfarin-induced skin ... #hematology