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Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) Overview

Increased Clotting and Consumption of Clotting Factors

Findings:
 • Bleeding
 • Recent history
Thromboembolism (7%) • CNS ... Treat primary cause ... #Coagulation #diagnosis ... #causes #treatment ... #management #hematology
Capnocytophaga Canimorsus Skin Rash

40 M presents w/ N, V, severe epigastric pain. SHx: smoker, drinks 18
dogs & latter can cause ... the key to the diagnosis ... the organism is difficult ... Canimorsus #Skin #Rash #dermatology ... #clinical #photo
SAPHO Syndrome Summary

What?
SAPHO syndrome is a rare chronic inflammatory disorder of bone, joint, and skin characterized
blisters containing pus ... • A clinical diagnosis ... Rule out other causes ... #diagnosis #management ... #Dermatology
Aplastic Anemia - Overview

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

What?
• Aplastic anemia
skin color • Difficulty ... and petechiae Causes ... Anemia #oncology #hematology ... #diagnosis #management
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) Diagnosis and Management Summary

WHAT?
 • Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is a common systemic inflammatory
and Management ... disease of unknown cause ... bursitis, and tenosynovitis ... commonly describe difficulty ... #Management #Rheumatology
Cutaneous Mucormycosis Eschar
30 M HIV cd4 10 VL 30k traumatic injury of arm few months ago
Diagnosis? ... immunosuppressed pts ... cutaneous mucor cases ... Mucormycosis #Eschar #dermatology ... skin #clinical #photo
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)

High mortality without prompt recognition and management. HLH is a critical diagnostic consideration in
recognition and management ... hyperinflammatory syndrome caused ... the trigger is difficult ... Approach • Initial management ... #Management #Hematology
Anti-NXP-2 Dermatomyositis

What?
DM with generalized subcutaneous edema
Pts have more myalgias, more severe weakness, and an increased prevalence
subcutaneous edema Pts ... Muscle atrophy may cause ... Dermatomyositis #diagnosis ... #management #rheumatology ... #dermatology
Pyoderma Gangrenosum (PG)
50 M Crohn’s dz had a small pustule on the ankle 4 mo ago
Diagnosis? ... Management of PG ... medications in most cases ... #PG #clinical #photo ... #dermatology #ulcer