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CNS Manifestations of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

Clinical Manifestations: Demyelinating Syndrome, Headache, Movement disorders, Seizure disorders, Aseptic
autoantibodies that will cause ... ischemia and/or ... #rheumatology # ... cerebritis #diagnosis #management ... #treatment
Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MD) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
myelo (marrow) -dys- (abnormal) -plastic (shape) = funny-shaped cells
old, ~10,000 new cases ... diagnosis and risk-stratification ... • Risks: infection ... only curative treatment ... #treatment #hematology
Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA) - Vasculitis Management Algorithm - ACR/VF 2021 Guidelines
 • Visual Symptoms/Loss or
) - Vasculitis Management ... Algorithm - ACR ... Critical Cranial Ischemia ... #Treatment #ACR2021 ... #rheumatology
THE LIMPING OR NON-WEIGHT BEARING CHILD PATHWAY

RED FLAGS - In all cases there are specific
markers which
FLAGS - In all cases ... splenomegaly, abnormal neurology ... cell disease Rheumatology ... #Limping #NWB #Algorithm ... Pathway #Child #Peds
Treatment algorithm for VTE in Malignancy

(A) Suggested treatment algorithm for symptomatic and incidental DVT or PE
Treatment algorithm ... patients at high risk ... also balance the risk ... Anticoagulation #Management ... #Hematology #Oncology
Hemophilia - Diagnosis and Management
Diagnosis:
 • Consistent bleeding history (unless screening for disease in family members
Diagnosis and Management ... normal in mild cases ... Avoid meds that ... ↑ bleeding risk ... #treatment #hematology
Behcet's Syndrome - Treatment
Ulcers:
 • Treatment: Topical steroids
 • Prevention: Colchicine
 • Azathioprine for refractory disease
Arthritis:
Behcet's Syndrome - Treatment ... Ulcers: • Treatment ... by case) • Surgery ... #management #pharmacology ... #rheumatology
Patient risk stratification algorithm for the treatment of cancer-associated thrombosis.

Currently, edoxaban and rivaroxaban are the only
Patient risk stratification ... algorithm for the ... treatment of cancer-associated ... Anticoagulation #Management ... #Hematology #Oncology
Leukostasis vs Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Leukostasis:
 • Pathophysiology: Large, immature blasts and high WBC count cause hyperviscosity
high WBC count cause ... AKI, acute limb ischemia ... organ damage • Treatment ... TLS #diagnosis #management ... #hematology
Treatment of giant cell arteritis (GCA)

1st Line Strategy - GC 0.7 mg/kg/day, except for:
 • Aortitis
Treatment of giant ... mg/kg/day • Ischemic ... MTX or TCZ in case ... #Management #Relapses ... #Indications #rheumatology