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Multiple Myeloma and Monoclonal Gammopathies
C - HyperCalcemia- calcium > 11 mg/dL / >1 mg/dL the ULN
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Monoclonal Gammopathies ... A - Anemia- Hemoglobin ... plasmacytoma, POEMs syndrome ... MGUS #diagnosis #hematology ... #oncology
Gastric Neuroendocrine Tumor (NET) Types
Type 1 - Chronic atrophic gastritis and pernicious anaemia
Type 2 - Zollinger
pernicious anaemia ... Zollinger Ellison syndrome ... Neoplasia (MEN) ... Classification #oncology ... #comparison #table
Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MD) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
myelo (marrow) -dys- (abnormal) -plastic (shape) = funny-shaped cells
Myelodysplastic Syndrome ... cytopenias (usually anemia ... only curative treatment ... Myelodysplastic #Syndrome ... #hematology #oncology
Paraproteinemias

Entities That Can Feature A Monoclonal Protein/M Component:
• MM
• WM
• MGUS
• MGCS
• MGRS
• Splenic Marginal Zone
Can Feature A Monoclonal ... monoclonal fibrillary ... (-) hemolytic anemia ... Paraproteinemias #Hematology ... #Diagnosis #Oncology
Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS) - Summary Framework

Hematologic disorder characterized by the presence of either
Summary Framework Hematologic ... No evidence of anemia ... insufficiency, Anemia ... protein level < 500 mg ... #diagnosis #oncology
Approach to Thrombocytosis - Elevated Platelet Count - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Peripheral Smear concerning for malignancy?
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... hemolysis, deficiency anemia ... Rebound effect from treatment ... Kawasaki, Nephrotic syndrome ... Acute bacterial and
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) - Summary
Overview: 
 • Most common leukemia in adults
 • Disorder of
5) Symptoms of anemia ... lymphadenopathy and ... fludarabine) 3) Monoclonal ... Lymphocytic #Leukemia #oncology ... #hematology #hemeonc
Aplastic Anemia - Overview

Who?
• M = F
• 3 peaks:	1) Childhood	2) 15-25 years	3) >60 years

What?
• Aplastic anemia
Constitutional Syndromes ... Constitutional Syndromes ... marrow-failure syndromes ... Treatment: ... #oncology #hematology
Differentiation Syndrome in APML
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: common in APL (2-48% depending on the study)
 • Triggers:
Differentiation Syndrome ... Triggers: ATRA treatment ... Renal Failure Treatment ... diagnosis #management #hematology ... #oncology
Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)

What?
Myelodysplastic syndromes are a group of disorders caused by blood cells that are poorly
factor (GCSF) treatments ... marrow studies Treatment ... Immunosuppressive treatment ... #diagnosis #hematology ... #oncology