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Cutaneous manifestations associated with myelodysplastic syndrome
 • Myeloid hemopathy with the most frequent skin lesions (20%)
Cutaneous manifestations ... dermatomyositis, SLE ... differential #diagnosis #dermatology ... #oncology #clinical ... #skin
Causes of Thrombocytopenia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 
Decreased Megakaryopoiesis
 • Aplastic Anemia
 • Toxic Damage (e.g.
Toxic Damage (e.g ... Displacement (e.g ... Autoimmune • ITP • SLE ... Foreign Surface (e.g ... #Hematology
Causes of Thrombocytopenia and Platelet Disorders - Differential Diagnosis and Workup
History:
 - Prior platelet count, family
Diagnosis and Workup ... function test, ANA (e.g ... ., SLE), anti-phospholipid ... (CVID, WAS), (neurologic ... #Workup #hematology
Eosinophil Disorders Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Peripheral blood eosinophilia/hypereosinophilia uncovered incidentally during medical evaluation or
evaluation or workup ... 1,500 cells/µL Workup ... signs or symptoms (eg ... , skin or esophageal ... Differential #diagnosis #hematology
Peri-operative Hyperthermia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
If prolonged or ≥ 39 C this is a
39 C this is a clinical ... Surgical devices, e.g ... Sepsis (→ 3-14) e.g ... (e.g. haloperidol ... Phaeochromocytoma Neurologic
Causes of Fatigue - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Endocrine
 • Hypo/Hyperthyroidism
 • Diabetes
 • Pituitary Insufficiency
 • Adrenal
Neoplastic / Hematologic ... Arthritis • SLE ... Pulmonary Disease Neurologic ... • Drug Abuse (e.g ... Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Primary Dermatological Lesions
Primary lesions are physical changes in the skin considered to be caused directly by
considered to be caused ... altered colour e.g ... nipple-like mass e.g ... . e.g. psoriasis ... #Diagnosis #Dermatology
Cryoglobulinemia Summary

Cryoglobulins:
 • Cryoglobulins are Igs in the serum that precipitate in vitro at temperatures below
• They can cause ... - Purpura - Skin ... : • Clinical triad ... Henoch-Schönlein purpura) • Cutaneous ... tissue disorder (e.g
SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)

Suspect:
Clinical evidence of (fatigue, rash, photosensitivity, inflammatory arthritis, weight loss, and fever) and
) Suspect: Clinical ... 3rd Decade Skin ... • Malignancy (e.g ... Endocrine disorders (e.g ... Clinical Features
CNS Manifestations of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

Clinical Manifestations: Demyelinating Syndrome, Headache, Movement disorders, Seizure disorders, Aseptic
) Clinical Manifestations ... Demyelinating Syndrome ... autoantibodies that will cause ... Lumbar Puncture, EEG ... #CNS #neurology