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Differentiation Syndrome in APML
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: common in APL (2-48% depending on the study)
 • Triggers:
Imaging: CXR- pulmonary ... initiation • Differential ... : Diuresis for fluid ... APML #diagnosis #management ... #hematology #oncology
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
flexors of the legs ... Transverse Myelitis Treatment ... : • Steroids ... Myelitis #diagnosis #management ... #neurology #differential
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
Vasculitis - Differential ... Cerebrospinal fluid ... oligoclonal bands • MRI ... purpura (lower legs ... #Diagnosis #Rheumatology
Pseudogout Summary - Calcium Pyrophosphate Deposition Disease (CPPD)

Pathophysiology:
Pyrophosphate produced by chondrocytes likely precipitates with calcium to
locations: Wrist, MCP ... Hypomagnesemia Synovial Fluid ... Acute Pseudogout: Treatment ... Deposition #Disease #Rheumatology ... #diagnosis #management