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Erythroderma - Diagnostic Algorithm. Pathophysiology: 1) Extensive cutaneous capillary dilation, results in widespread exfoliation of the
Erythroderma - Diagnostic ... Algorithm. ... Pathophysiology: ... Dermatology #Rash ... #Differential #Ddxof
Maculopapular - Diagnostic Algorithm
Pathophysiology:
- Catch-all term with a wide range of potential pathophysiologic mechanisms and causative
Algorithm Pathophysiology ... is of little guidance ... Ill-appearing, vital sign ... #Dermatology #Rash ... #Differential #Ddxof
Eosinophil Disorders Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Peripheral blood eosinophilia/hypereosinophilia uncovered incidentally during medical evaluation or
Disorders Testing Algorithm ... organ-specific signs ... or symptoms (eg ... #Differential #diagnosis ... #hematology #eosinophilia
Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MD) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
myelo (marrow) -dys- (abnormal) -plastic (shape) = funny-shaped cells
and Management ... = funny-shaped cells ... cell transplant is ... #Management #treatment ... #hematology #oncology
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Diagnosis:
 • Use a positive diagnostic strategy with
Management Summary ... IBS is NOT a diagnosis ... intestinal epithelial cells ... Gastroenterology and Hepatology ... #Management #gastroenterology
Giant Cell (Temporal) Arteritis: Pathogenesis and investigations
Risk Factors:
 - Unclear environmental triggers (may be viral, not
expression - Age: GCA is ... yrs old; F>M Signs ... Anemia - Giant cells ... Temporal #Arteritis #Pathophysiology ... #Diagnosis #Signs
Multiple Myeloma Diagnosis and Management Summary
Clinical Signs:
 • hyperCalcemia 28% (bone demineralization)
 • Renal disease 48%
and Management ... Summary Clinical Signs ... marrow plasma cells ... 100 if FLC value is ... #Management #oncology
Fat Embolism Syndrome
Trauma to the long bone or pelvis accounts for —9096 of cases. The diagnosis
the long bone or pelvis ... The diagnosis is ... Pathophysiology ... FES is a clinical ... #Signs #Symptoms
Leukostasis vs Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Leukostasis:
 • Pathophysiology: Large, immature blasts and high WBC count cause hyperviscosity
Leukostasis: • Pathophysiology ... WBC >100k, + lab signs ... Lysis of tumor cells ... Syndrome #TLS #diagnosis ... #management #hematology
Post-Transplantation Lymphoproliferative Disorders (PTLD)
Definition: Lymphoid and/or plasmacytic proliferations that occur as a result of immunosuppression in
Conditioning regimen Signs ... , unexplained hematologic ... EBV viral load, signs ... Lymphoproliferative #Disorders #oncology ... #diagnosis #management