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Melanoma Pathogenesis

Environmental exposure (UV light) + genetic susceptibility (CDKN2A, CDK4, MC1R, BRAF, p16/ARF genes) → accumulation
Melanoma Pathogenesis ... BRAF, p16/ARF genes ... tumour suppressor genes ... #Pathophysiology ... #Oncology #Melanoma
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) - Summary
Overview: 
 • Most common leukemia in adults
 • Disorder of
CLL) - Summary Overview ... low-risk disease • Indications ... ) • Treatment Agents ... 1) Alkylating agents ... Lymphocytic #Leukemia #oncology
Melanoma tumour progression (based on the Clark model)
 - Benign melanocytic nevi: controlled proliferation of normal
Melanoma tumour ... continuous atypia (melanoma ... numerous biochemical events ... #Pathophysiology ... #Oncology #Melanoma
Aplastic Anemia - Overview

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

What?
• Aplastic anemia
Aplastic Anemia - Overview ... - Antithyroid medications ... salts • Chemical Agents ... Benzene • Physical Agents ... Aplastic #Anemia #oncology
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
Syndrome (PRES) Overview ... Immunosuppressive agents ... Etiology: • Pathophysiology ... Electrolyte abnormality, Medication ... titratable parenteral agents