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Macroglossia in Light-Chain Amyloidosis- Physical examination revealed macroglossia, with indentations from the teeth (Panel A)...A biopsy
in Light-Chain Amyloidosis ... under polarized microscopy ... AL amyloidosis is ... diagnosis and treatment ... AL #lightchain #NEJM
Amyloidosis - Summary
Group of disorders associated with extracellular deposition of fibrils formed from low-molecular-weight proteins in
Amyloidosis - Summary ... : • Nephrotic syndrome ... Carpal tunnel syndrome ... Increased plasma cells ... polarized light microscopy
A non-subtle example of true Sezary syndrome.  Patient presented with erythroderma without antecedent history of
of true Sezary syndrome ... mjcascio #Sezary #Syndrome ... #Cells #Clinical ... Pathology #Smear #Microscopy
Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)

What?
Myelodysplastic syndromes are a group of disorders caused by blood cells that are poorly
factor (GCSF) treatments ... abnormal under the microscope ... abnormal under a microscope ... marrow studies Treatment ... Immunosuppressive treatment
Beautiful acanthocytes/spur cells in a patient with McLeod Syndrome. X-linked disorder characterized by reduced expression of
acanthocytes/spur cells ... patient with McLeod Syndrome ... SpurCells #McLeod #Syndrome ... Smear #Pathology #Microscopy
Etiologies of Peripheral Neuropathy
 • Metabolic / Nutritional: DiabetesB12 deficiency, Uremia/ESRD, Hypothyroidism
 • Medication-induced: ART, Antibiotics,
, Sarcoidosis, Amyloidosis ... Paraprotein-associated (POEMS syndrome ... Leah Willis via
Causes of Proteinuria - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Persistent Proteinuria >150mg/d protein present on repeat testing including overnight
• Fanconi's syndrome ... polyangiitis (GPA) / microscopic ... Amyloidosis)
Urinary Tract Tuberculosis - Contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CT) of the abdomen showed mild dilatation of the
the left renal pelvis ... AcidFastBacilli #Microscopy ... #NEJM
The clinical criteria for BV (Amsel critera), include 'thin' vaginal fluid, fishy odor upon potassium hydroxide
potassium hydroxide treatment ... bacteria, and microscopic ... exfoliated epithelial cells ... bacteria (“clue cells
Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MD) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
myelo (marrow) -dys- (abnormal) -plastic (shape) = funny-shaped cells
Myelodysplastic Syndrome ... = funny-shaped cells ... only curative treatment ... Myelodysplastic #Syndrome ... Diagnosis #Management #treatment