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Pruritus - Generalized Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Systemic and Primary Causes
== Primary Skin Lesions ==
Macules /
Diagnosis Algorithm ... BUN: • Chronic renal ... syndrome Psychiatric ... #generalized #dermatology ... Diagnosis #Algorithm
Pruritus - No Primary Skin Lesion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Blood Glucose:
 • Diabetes Mellitus
Liver Function Tests/Enzymes:
Pruritus - No Primary Skin ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... #generalized #dermatology ... Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #causes
Erythrocytosis - Polycythemia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Elevated Hemoglobin:
 • Males: Hb > 16.5 g/dL/HCT ≥ 49%
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Diagnosis Algorithm ... Polycythemia Vera Secondary ... disease, Smoking ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #hematology
Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)

What?
Myelodysplastic syndromes are a group of disorders caused by blood cells that are poorly
Syndromes (MDS) ... just beneath the skin ... DDX: Rule Out Secondary ... #Syndromes #diagnosis ... #hematology #oncology
Sjogren's Syndrome Overview

Epidemiology:
• F > M: 9:1
• 5-6th Decades (can be any age)

Autoimmune exocrinopathy multisystemic disease
lacrimal glands: • Focal ... • Secondary form ... Hypocomplementemia • Can cause ... Adenocarcinoma Treatment ... Diagnosis #Management