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Pruritus - Generalized Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Systemic and Primary Causes
== Primary Skin Lesions ==
Macules /
and Primary Causes ... renal failure/uremia ... • Lymphoma • Leukemia ... #generalized #dermatology ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes
Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MD) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
myelo (marrow) -dys- (abnormal) -plastic (shape) = funny-shaped cells
old, ~10,000 new cases ... cytopenias (usually anemia ... transformation to acute leukemia ... only curative treatment ... #treatment #hematology
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia - Summary

Cancer affecting lymphocytes/Mature B cell neoplasm
 • Lymphocytes accumulate in large numbers
rendering the immune system ... Hepatomegaly • Skin ... ’s CLL Scoring system ... • Neutropenia, anemia ... microglobulin Treatment
Sweet Syndrome

Acute febrile neutrophilic dermatosis (Sweets Syndrome) is a skin condition characterized by fever and inflamed
associated with systemic ... Musculoskeletal system ... Causes: - Idiopathic ... Treatment: - Systemic ... Syndrome #diagnosis #dermatology
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 ... virus (EBV) • Leukemia ... Treatment: ... #diagnosis #management
Pruritus - No Primary Skin Lesion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Blood Glucose:
 • Diabetes Mellitus
Liver Function Tests/Enzymes:
Pruritus - No Primary Skin ... • Lymphoma • Leukemia ... Pruritus #secondary #systemic ... #generalized #dermatology ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes
Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS)
Definition: 
 • Severe adverse drug reaction, characterized by
Eosinophilia and Systemic ... Edema in 70% of cases ... Skin involvement ... disease: symptomatic treatment ... DRESS #Syndrome #dermatology
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) Deficiency
Etiology:
 • Vit B12 - aka cobalamin. Present in foods derived from animal
• Common Causes ... palpitations), skin ... Check for IF ab Treatment ... diagnosis e.g. leukemia ... Deficiency #diagnosis #management
A quick infographic on various pearls about atopic dermatitis, a disease with an increasing burden on
risk factors, management ... #management #medications ... #causes #atopy ... dermatitis #eczema #dermatology ... #skinrash References
Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)

What?
Myelodysplastic syndromes are a group of disorders caused by blood cells that are poorly
just beneath the skin ... Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia ... • Hairy Cell Leukemia ... factor (GCSF) treatments ... Syndromes #diagnosis #hematology