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Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MD) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
myelo (marrow) -dys- (abnormal) -plastic (shape) = funny-shaped cells
old, ~10,000 new cases ... transformation to acute leukemia ... only curative treatment ... #treatment #hematology ... #oncology
Sweet Syndrome

Acute febrile neutrophilic dermatosis (Sweets Syndrome) is a skin condition characterized by fever and inflamed
Causes: - Idiopathic ... certain types of leukemia ... Treatment: - Systemic ... Syndrome #diagnosis #dermatology ... #oncology
A quick infographic on various pearls about atopic dermatitis, a disease with an increasing burden on
risk factors, management ... #management #medications ... #causes #atopy ... #dermatology #skinrash ... corticosteroids in dermatology
Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS)
Definition: 
 • Severe adverse drug reaction, characterized by
• Facial Edema ... in 70% of cases ... Skin involvement ... disease: symptomatic treatment ... DRESS #Syndrome #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 ... Aplastic #Anemia #oncology ... #management
Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)

What?
Myelodysplastic syndromes are a group of disorders caused by blood cells that are poorly
group of disorders caused ... just beneath the skin ... Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia ... • Hairy Cell Leukemia ... #oncology
Anti-NXP-2 Dermatomyositis

What?
DM with generalized subcutaneous edema
Pts have more myalgias, more severe weakness, and an increased prevalence
have typical DM skin ... Muscle atrophy may cause ... positive patients Treatment ... Dermatomyositis #diagnosis #management ... #rheumatology #dermatology