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Rapidly Progressive Glomerulonephritis (RPGN)
RPGN has three primary pathophysiologic causes differentiated by immunofluorescence

Immune Complex Mediated (granular staining):
Henoch-SchonIein Purpura Anti-GBM ... to Kidney: Anti-GBM ... involvement: Anti-GBM ... #differential #diagnosis ... #algorithm #rheumatology
Major Clinical Trials and Evidence Summary for Transfusion Thresholds in Critical Care

TRICC - NEJM 1999 -
- NEJM 1999 - ICU ... /vmoitra) #EBM ... Transfusion #Thresholds #Hematology
Approach to Thrombocytosis - Elevated Platelet Count - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Peripheral Smear concerning for malignancy?
- Differential Diagnosis ... → Refer to hematology ... workup, including BM ... Inflammatory Conditions: Rheumatologic ... #Algorithm #hematology
Algorithm for the Evaluation and Management of Transfusion Reactions

This algorithm was developed by Dr. Eric Madden,
at McGovern Med EM ... Reactions #Algorithm #Diagnosis ... #Management #Hematology
A summary of GI Lymphomas - Primary Lymphoid Neoplasms of the GI Tract
T-Cell
 - EATL
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GIT B-Cell - EBV ... Lymphomas #GITract #hematology ... #differential #diagnosis
Myositis Specific Antibodies (MSAs)

Dermatomyositis: MDA5, TIF1y, NXP2, Mi-2, SAE
Anti-Synthetase Syndrome: Jo-1, PL7, PL12, EJ, OJ
Immune Mediated
Body Myositis (IBM ... MSAs #clinical #diagnosis ... #rheumatology #
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)
Pathophysiology: Triggering factor (infection,...)→Activation of CD8 T cells (IFN-y) → Excessive activation of macrophages
Ferritin >1000 ng ... Infections+++: Virus (EBV ... biologics (CMV +++, EBV ... of emergency, ICU ... treatment #summary #rheumatology
Lung Ultrasound for Diagnosing Pneumonia - Scan through 6 zones (3 per side) 1. Midclavicular line
Ultrasound for Diagnosing ... Midclavicular line on the anterior ... the diaphragm #Diagnosis ... #Peds #EM #PICU
Causes of Splenomegaly - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Infectious
 • Bacterial
 • Viral (EBV)
 • Parasitic
 • Fungal
Congestive
- Differential Diagnosis ... Bacterial • Viral (EBV ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... Algorithm #Causes #Hematology
Causes of Diffuse Lymphadenopathy - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Reactive:
 - Systemic Inflammatory
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- Differential Diagnosis ... Infectious • EBV ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... Algorithm #Causes #Hematology