1392 results
The skull demonstrates the typical “punched out” lesions characteristic of multiple myeloma. 

#Skull
#MM
#Hematology
#MultipleMyeloma
#XRay
#PunchedOut
#Lytic
#Skull #MM #Hematology
Thromboelastogram Interpretation
Reaction Time (R Value):
 - Time till initiation of fibrin clot
 - Treatment: FFP, protamine
K
to achieve 20 mm ... #coagulation #hematology
Multiple Myeloma and Monoclonal Gammopathies
C - HyperCalcemia- calcium > 11 mg/dL / >1 mg/dL the ULN
R
Non-secretory MM ... (1-2% of MM), light ... MGUS #diagnosis #hematology
Diagnostic Criteria for Sweet Syndrome (Acute Febrile Neutrophilic Dermatosis)
Major criteria 
 1. Abrupt onset of tender
an underlying hematologic ... sedimentation rate >20 mm ... Criteria #Diagnosis #Hematology ... #Dermatology
THROMBOELASTOGRAPHY (TEG)
General Principle
• A small cuvette is rotated to simulate sluggish venous flow and stimulate clot
thromboelasticity (in mm ... amplitude of 2 mm ... #CriticalCare #Hematology
Paraproteinemias

Entities That Can Feature A Monoclonal Protein/M Component:
• MM
• WM
• MGUS
• MGCS
• MGRS
• Splenic Marginal Zone
Component: • MM ... Autoimmunity: • -MM ... Paraproteinemias #Hematology
Thromboelastogram (TEG) Interpretation
 • R-time (R) - Time to first deviation from baseline
 • K-time (K)
tracing to reach 20 mm ... diagnosis #management #hematology
Normal Thromboelastogram - Specific parameters represent the 3 phases of the cell-based model of haemostasis: initiation,
maximum amplitude (mm ... ) #Diagnosis #Hematology
Fibrous papule of the nose 
 - Skin-colored to pink smooth papule 
 - Usually 2-3
- Usually 2-3 mm ... #Papule #Nose #Dermatology
Right Heart Catheterization Waveforms and Pressures
Right Atrial Pressure:
 • Mean: 1-5 mm Hg
Right Ventricular Pressure:
 •
• Mean: 1-5 mm ... Systolic: 15-30 mm ... Diastolic: 1-7 mm ... Systolic: 15-30 mm ... Diastolic: 4-12 mm