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Tumor Lysis Syndrome
An acute, life-threatening condition that appears within 7 days of starting cytotoxic therapies in
Tumor Lysis Syndrome ... and AML) and solid ... If uric acid > 10 ... , MS @wandering_er ... #TLS #oncology
High Anion Gap Metabolic Acidosis (HAGMA) - Differential Diagnosis - GOLDMARK

Glycols - ethylene and propylene glycol
Oxoproline
Glycols - ethylene and ... associated with short ... bowel syndrome ... underexcretion of acids ... Paresh Jadav, MD
Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)

What?
Myelodysplastic syndromes are a group of disorders caused by blood cells that are poorly
(MDS) What? ... Pinpoint-sized red spots ... vitamin B12 or folic acid ... blood count with differential ... diagnosis #hematology #oncology
Acid Base Disorders - Blood Gas Interpretation

Steps for Blood Gas Interpretation: 
1. Acidemia or Alkalemia? 
2.
Acid Base Disorders ... (AG) = {Na - (Cl ... bowel syndrome, ... Classically” noted with pulmonary ... ABG #bloodgas #Acid
Paraproteinemias

Entities That Can Feature A Monoclonal Protein/M Component:
• MM
• WM
• MGUS
• MGCS
• MGRS
• Splenic Marginal Zone
et diutinum Neurologic ... Hypergammaglobulinemic macular ... Evans • ITP • Cl-NH ... Hematology #Monoclonal #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Oncology
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
Ocular- 50%: Ptosis ... life-threatening Differential ... immunologic assay - MuSK ... immunosuppressants - Meds ... diagnosis #management #neurology
There are similarities and differences between these 3 conditions which all carry treatment implications. Each mimic
mobilizes fatty acids ... produce Acetoacetic acid ... In both SK and AK ... for Refeeding Syndrome ... #diagnosis #differential
Hearing Loss - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Hearing Loss Types:
• Conductive
• Sensorineural
• Mixed
Presbycusis is the most common type
Hearing Loss - Differential ... include a: • Neurologic ... II ○ Susac’s syndrome ... Noise trauma ○ MS ... #Diagnosis #otology
SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)

Suspect:
Clinical evidence of (fatigue, rash, photosensitivity, inflammatory arthritis, weight loss, and fever) and
erythematosus (ACLE ... Erythematous, macular ... permanent alopecia Differential ... • Malar rash - spares ... C4) • ds-DNA:
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
consciousness Differential ... • Locked-in syndrome ... • Vestibulo-ocular ... Casey Albin MD @ ... #PhysicalExam #neurology