5 results
Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MD) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
myelo (marrow) -dys- (abnormal) -plastic (shape) = funny-shaped cells
Management Summary myelo ... marrow) -dys- (abnormal ... cytopenias (usually anemia ... transformation to acute leukemia ... #oncology
Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)

What?
Myelodysplastic syndromes are a group of disorders caused by blood cells that are poorly
, or all three myeloid ... Marrow Failure • Chronic ... Myelogenous Leukemia ... Myeloproliferative Disease ... #hematology #oncology
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia - Summary

Cancer affecting lymphocytes/Mature B cell neoplasm
 • Lymphocytes accumulate in large numbers
Orange or Hep C Clinical ... Physical Exam/Signs ... cells can indicate disease ... • Neutropenia, anemia ... #hematology
Aplastic Anemia - Overview

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

What?
• Aplastic anemia
Clinical Presentation ... Anticonvulsants - Gold ... • Hypocellular myelodysplastic ... virus (EBV) • Leukemia ... #oncology #hematology
Nail Pathologies - Findings in or Near Nails

Paronychia 

A superficial infection of the proximal and lateral
Chronic infections ... include diabetes, anemia ... illness, trauma, and cold ... #Abnormal #Pathology ... #Signs #PhysicalExam