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CNS Ring-Enhancing Lesions - Immunocompromised vs Immunocompetent
Multiple Ring-Enhancing Lesions:
 • Toxoplasmosis (CD4 < 100)
 • Other
Compatible syndrome + MRI ... skin lesions, LAD ... splenomegaly Other infections ... Infectious: • Bacterial ... RingEnhancing #Lesions #Brain
Blood Product Transfusions One Pager Summary
Type and screen - determines blood type and detects in recipient
in recipient (e.g ... very rare), or bacterial ... - Bacterial ... RBCs (stored at 4C ... diagnosis #management #hematology
Blood Transfusion Reactions

Immune Mediated:
 • Febrile Non-Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction (FNHTR): Most common immune reaction to transfusion.
FNHTR once had ... very rare), or bacterial ... • Bacterial contamination ... RBCs (stored at 4C ... diagnosis #management #hematology
Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
DIAGNOSTICS
Paracentesis: 
 • Calculate absolute PMN count (total WBC x PMN %)
 • Correct
Treat if other signs ... 1: 1.5 g/kg of ... ↓ rebleeding, infections ... advanced liver disease ... #prophylaxis #treatment
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
ancestry, LGE on MRI ... exertion, orthopnea, PND ... Avoid estrogen products ... diagnosis #management #cardiology ... #treatment
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
purpura: Strong sign ... Polyarteritis Nodosa: • PAN ... oligoclonal bands • MRI ... Thrombosis and arterial ... Differential #Diagnosis #Rheumatology
Cryptococcal meningitis on T2 MRI
30 M from sub-Saharan Africa presents w/ progressive Headache x1 mo, +neck
gelatinous cyst produced ... organism (soap bubble sign ... Standard treatment ... University Infectious Diseases ... #Brain #clinical