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Aplastic Anemia Summary

 • Definition
 • Pathophysiology
 • DDx: AA vs Hypocellular MDS
 • Expectation
 •
Aplastic Anemia ... Pathophysiology • DDx: AA ... #Aplastic #Anemia
Muddy Brown Sclera: Brownish discoloration of sclera occasionally seen in African Americans. 
It is a variant
Ophthalmology #Normal #MuddyBrown ... #Sclera #AA #Photo
Gastrointestinal Causes of Iron Deficiency Anemia
 • Mass lesions: Carcinoma, Large polyps
 • Inflammatory: Reflux esophagitis,
Iron Deficiency Anemia ... Inflammatory: Reflux ... Iron #Deficiency #Anemia
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) - Summary

GERD: Diagnosis
• Heartburn (substernal burning sensation) and acid regurgitation
• Chest pain
Extraesophageal
Gastroesophageal Reflux ... • Vomiting • Anemia ... Testing Ambulatory reflux ... Alarm features: • Anemia ... Gastroesophageal #Reflux
Hypothyroidism – symptoms and signs.

Symptoms: 
Tiredness/malaise, 
Weight gain,
Anorexia,
Cold intolerance, 
Poor memory,
Change in appearance, 
Depression, 
Poor libido,
Slow-relaxing reflexes ... , Anaemia #Hypothyroid
Approach to Thrombocytosis - Elevated Platelet Count - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Peripheral Smear concerning for malignancy?
Refer to hematology ... hemolysis, deficiency anemia
Pediatric Vomiting - Gastrointestinal and Systemic Causes - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hepatobiliary:
 • Acute Hepatitis
 • Acute
Gastroesophageal Reflux ... Diabetes/ DKA • Uremia
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
polycythaemia or anaemia ... checked for red reflex ... This reflex is not
The Sedation Continuum from Conscious Sedation to General Anesthesia - Definitions

Minimal sedation: a drug-induced state during
analgesia and amnesia ... airway protective reflexes
Hemoglobin A1c (glycated hemoglobin) reflects the average blood glucose concentration over the course of the RBC
fructosamine test, reflect ... such as hemolytic anemia ... in sickle cell anemia ... test, such as anemia