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Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MD) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
myelo (marrow) -dys- (abnormal) -plastic (shape) = funny-shaped cells
marrow) -dys- (abnormal ... only curative treatment ... Diagnosis #Management #treatment ... #hematology #oncology
Von Willebrand Disease - Most common inherited bleeding disorder 
Clinical 
 • Easy bruising 
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bleeding disorder Clinical ... Laboratory • Normal ... PT/INR • Normal ... factor VIII) Treatment ... Disease #Diagnosis #Hematology
Sarcoidosis - Skin Manifestations

This is a quick overview of some of the cutaneous manifestations of sarcoidosis.
Sarcoidosis #diagnosis #clinical ... #differential #treatment ... #photo #dermatology ... #skinrash
Patient risk stratification algorithm for the treatment of cancer-associated thrombosis.

Currently, edoxaban and rivaroxaban are the only
algorithm for the treatment ... direct-acting oral ... direct-acting oral ... Anticoagulation #Management #Hematology ... #Oncology
Psoriasiform Scalp Findings in Dermatomyositis

Scalp: DM patients can present with a psoriasiform scalp eruption characterized redness,
#Scalp #sign #SkinRash ... #Dermatomyositis ... #Dermatomyositis ... #Dermatology #Clinical ... #Photo
Treatment algorithm for VTE in Malignancy

(A) Suggested treatment algorithm for symptomatic and incidental DVT or PE
Treatment algorithm ... (A) Suggested treatment ... DOAC, direct oral ... Anticoagulation #Management #Hematology ... #Oncology
Holster Sign in Dermatomyositis

Interestingly, poikiloderma and violaceous erythema can occur in sun protected areas as well
Holster Sign in Dermatomyositis ... #Sign #Thighs #SkinRash ... #Dermatomyositis ... #Dermatology #Clinical ... #Photo
Hodgkin's Lymphoma vs Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma - Comparison

Hodgkin's Lymphoma:
 • Epidemiology: young adults 20-30, older 50-70
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Autoimmune diseases • Clinical ... also arise in normal ... Lymphomas • Other hematologic ... NonHodgkins #comparison #oncology ... #differential #hematology
Mechanic’s Hands in Dermatomyositis

Finally, mechanic’s hands which are common to Anti-synthetase syndrome and another type of
Mechanic’s Hands in Dermatomyositis ... Mechanics #Hands #SkinRash ... #Dermatomyositis ... #Dermatology #Clinical ... #Photo
Differentiation Syndrome in APML
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: common in APL (2-48% depending on the study)
 • Triggers:
Triggers: ATRA treatment ... Renal Failure Treatment ... 500 mg QD until normal ... diagnosis #management #hematology ... #oncology