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Nail Disorders secondary to Systemic Diseases
Nail Fold Abnormality
 • SLE
 • Scleroderma
 • Dermatomyositis
Koilonychia - Spoon-shaped
Nail Disorders secondary ... to Systemic Diseases ... Iron deficiency anemia ... discoloration) • Chronic ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Gastrointestinal Evaluation of Iron Deficiency Anemia
In patients with anemia, diagnose iron deficiency if:
 • Ferritin <
inflammation or chronic ... kidney tests Test ... for celiac disease ... Non-invasive testing ... Gastrointestinal #Evaluation #workup
Diagnostic algorithm for a child or adolescent with suspected pulmonary hypertension. CHD, congenital heart disease; CPET,
Diagnostic algorithm ... cardiopulmonary exercise testing ... ; CTEPH, chronic ... liver function test ... #Hypertension #Workup
Pruritus - Generalized Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Systemic and Primary Causes
== Primary Skin Lesions ==
Macules /
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Liver Function Tests ... Creatinine & BUN: • Chronic ... renal failure/uremia ... Pruritus #primary #secondary
Rheumatology Workup - Laboratories Studies in Rheumatic Diseases

• Septic arthritis - Gram stain and culture of
Rheumatology Workup ... affected joint • Systemic ... the presence of anemia ... for Chronic Polyarthritis ... Arthritis #laboratory #workup
Pruritus - No Primary Skin Lesion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Blood Glucose:
 • Diabetes Mellitus
Liver Function Tests/Enzymes:
Liver Function Tests ... Creatinine & BUN: • Chronic ... renal failure/uremia ... #Pruritus #secondary ... #systemic #generalized
Polycythemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Polycythemia itself isn’t a diagnosis. Like many things, it is a condition
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... frequently affected systems ... normal/high - Chronic ... As with many disease ... Best to have an
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia - Summary

Cancer affecting lymphocytes/Mature B cell neoplasm
 • Lymphocytes accumulate in large numbers
Chronic Lymphocytic ... adults in the west ... cells can indicate disease ... • Neutropenia, anemia ... Leukemia #diagnosis #workup
Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)

What?
Myelodysplastic syndromes are a group of disorders caused by blood cells that are poorly
formed or don’t work ... DDX: Rule Out Secondary ... Marrow Failure • Chronic ... Myeloproliferative Disease ... Workup: • Complete