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Cryofibrinogenemia Summary

Cryofibrinogenemia Epidemiology:
 • 40-70 years with a modest female predominance

Cryofibrinogenemia:
 • The precipitation of a
of fibrin split products ... • Fibrin split products ... Cryofibrinogenemia Symptoms ... cryoglobulins • Negative causes ... Antiphospholipid syndrome
Sarcoidosis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology
1) High incidence in Scandinavian countries (11-24 cases per 100,000 individuals
Diagnosis and Management ... activated macrophages produce ... are not caused ... nodes: 13-15%, skin ... Sarcoidosis #Diagnosis #Management
Behçet's Syndrome
Systemic disease associated with inflammation of multiple organs, small-vessel vasculitis and large-vessel vasculopathy
Epidemiology:
 • Young
response to local skin ... meningitis), MCC CNS symptoms ... #diagnosis #management ... #signs #symptoms ... #rheumatology #
Leukostasis vs Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Leukostasis:
 • Pathophysiology: Large, immature blasts and high WBC count cause hyperviscosity
high WBC count cause ... Dehydration • Symptoms ... changes, stroke symptoms ... TLS #diagnosis #management ... #hematology
Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS)
Definition: 
 • Severe adverse drug reaction, characterized by
Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms ... Symptoms: • The ... Edema in 70% of cases ... Skin involvement ... SinaiBmoreIMRes #DRESS #Syndrome
Aplastic Anemia - Overview

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

What?
• Aplastic anemia
Headaches • Pale skin ... and petechiae Causes ... • Improve the symptoms ... Anemia #oncology #hematology ... #diagnosis #management
Blood Product Transfusions One Pager Summary
Type and screen - determines blood type and detects in recipient
Causes purpura & ... TRALI): Leading cause ... infections with skin ... Transfusions #diagnosis #management ... #hematology #reactions
Strongyloides Stercoralis on sputum microscopy
As many suggested this was strongyloides stercoralis hyperinfection syndrome.
Infection is initiated by
hyperinfection syndrome ... penetrating the skin ... penetrate the skin ... worm The females produce ... is caused by accelerated
SAPHO Syndrome Summary

What?
SAPHO syndrome is a rare chronic inflammatory disorder of bone, joint, and skin characterized
bone, joint, and skin ... • Pustular skin ... Rule out other causes ... #Rheumatology # ... diagnosis #management
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) Deficiency
Etiology:
 • Vit B12 - aka cobalamin. Present in foods derived from animal
derived from animal products ... • Common Causes ... anemia, yellow skin ... palpitations), skin ... Deficiency #diagnosis #management