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“Step by Step” – the new kid on the block – aims to risk stratify this
this group as well ... an infant with fever ... Diagnosis #Management #Pediatrics ... #Peds #Febrile ... StepByStep #Algorithm #LP
THE LIMPING OR NON-WEIGHT BEARING CHILD PATHWAY

RED FLAGS - In all cases there are specific
markers which
splenomegaly, abnormal neurology ... , back pain Haematology ... - Sickle cell disease ... Pathway #Child #Peds ... #Pediatrics #Diagnosis
Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS) - Summary Framework

Hematologic disorder characterized by the presence of either
Summary Framework Hematologic ... disorder characterized ... marrow plasma cells ... to the plasma cell ... #Significance #hematology
Causes of Thrombocytopenia and Platelet Disorders - Differential Diagnosis and Workup
History:
 - Prior platelet count, family
l MD SOAP) - Risks ... (CVID, WAS), (neurologic ... or if a primary hematologic ... disorder is suspected ... Causes #Workup #hematology
Common Variable Immunodeficiency (CVID)

What?
CVID: Immunodeficiency disorder with hypogammaglobulinemia -> increased infection risk secondary to impaired B-cell
Immunodeficiency disorder ... increased infection risk ... to impaired B-cell ... Low serum IgG level ... hypogammaglobulinemia #immunology #hematology
Hodgkin's Lymphoma Overview

Hodgkin's lymphoma (HL) is an uncommon hematological malignancy arising from mature B cells. It
from mature B cells ... Hodgkin Lymphoma Risk ... • Autoimmune disorders ... • Dyspnea • Fever ... classification #hematology
Solitary Cell Plasmacytoma

What?
• Plasma cell neoplasms can present as a single lesion (solitary plasmacytoma)
• In 3%
Biopsy: Solitary disorder ... bone marrow at a level ... plasmacytoma carries a risk ... involvement - higher risk ... Diagnosis #Workup #Hematology