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D-dimer
Plasma D-dimer is a product of clot breakdown, released upon degradation of polymerized, crosslinked fibrin. Elevated
, which can cause ... 88 = age adjusted ... Ddimer #dimer #pathophysiology ... #hematology #differential ... #diagnosis #age
Capnocytophaga Canimorsus Skin Rash

40 M presents w/ N, V, severe epigastric pain. SHx: smoker, drinks 18
persist → DIC, MODS ... the key to the diagnosis ... susceptibility & then adjust ... #dermatology #clinical ... #photo
Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)

What?
Myelodysplastic syndromes are a group of disorders caused by blood cells that are poorly
• Mean age at Dx ... , or all three myeloid ... count with differential ... Myelodysplastic #Syndromes #diagnosis ... #hematology #oncology
Blood Transfusion Reactions

Immune Mediated:
 • Febrile Non-Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction (FNHTR): Most common immune reaction to transfusion.
maculopapular rash ... Causes purpura & ... infographic by Nick Mark MD ... #Transfusion #diagnosis ... #management #hematology
Blood Product Transfusions One Pager Summary
Type and screen - determines blood type and detects in recipient
maculopapular rash ... Causes purpura & ... by Nick Mark MD ... #Transfusions #diagnosis ... #management #hematology