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Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia - Summary

Cancer affecting lymphocytes/Mature B cell neoplasm
 • Lymphocytes accumulate in large numbers
Diagnosis: • ... lymphoproliferative disorders ... increase in gamma globulins ... #diagnosis #workup ... #oncology #hematology
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Algorithm Pinpoint ... integrity: - Trauma ... Vasculitis - Collagen disorders ... deficiency Work ... #dermatology #physicalexam
Elevated Globulin - Protein Gap (Total Protein - Albumin > 4)

Work-up of an Elevated Globulin Gap:
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Albumin > 4) Work-up ... leukemia • Solitary ... Connective tissue disorders ... : Lymphoma, Leukemia ... #differential #diagnosis
Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)

What?
Myelodysplastic syndromes are a group of disorders caused by blood cells that are poorly
are a group of disorders ... formed or don’t work ... caused by bleeding (petechiae ... Workup: • Complete ... Myelodysplastic #Syndromes #diagnosis