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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 ... only curative treatment ... Diagnosis #Management #treatment ... #hematology #oncology
Patient risk stratification algorithm for the treatment of cancer-associated thrombosis.

Currently, edoxaban and rivaroxaban are the only
algorithm for the treatment ... thrombosis; PE = pulmonary ... Anticoagulation #Management #Hematology ... #Oncology
TRALI vs TACO - Transfusion Reactions
TRALI:
 • Epidemiology: 0.1% of transfused patientsl
 • Risk factors: Critical
without other cause ... : 33% • Treatment ... of (Acute resp distress ... , and CXR with pulmonary ... : No • Treatment
Etiologies of Folate Deficiency
 • Decreased dietary intake - uncommon in this era
 • Increased requirements
folate that can cause ... mobilize folate stores ... depleted tissue stores ... differential #diagnosis #hematology
Secondary Syphilis Rash
Secondary syphilis is the most contagious of all the stages of this disease, and
with or without treatment ... , but without treatment ... reddish brown spots ... resembling rashes caused ... Clinical #Photo #Dermatology
Allopecia - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hair Loss

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
Lithium • Stress ... Scaling, pustules, crusts ... texture at bald spots ... Major psychologic stress ... Differential #Diagnosis #dermatology
Differentiation Syndrome in APML
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: common in APL (2-48% depending on the study)
 • Triggers:
Triggers: ATRA treatment ... Imaging: CXR- pulmonary ... Renal Failure Treatment ... diagnosis #management #hematology ... #oncology
Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS)
Definition: 
 • Severe adverse drug reaction, characterized by
Systemic Symptoms (DRESS ... Edema in 70% of cases ... disease: symptomatic treatment ... SinaiBmoreIMRes #DRESS ... #Syndrome #dermatology
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
• Most common cause ... hemorrhage • Treatment ... Aeruginosa - Strep ... Lung #Abscess #pulmonary ... #differential #causes
Acid Base Disorders - Blood Gas Interpretation

Steps for Blood Gas Interpretation: 
1. Acidemia or Alkalemia? 
2.
Interpretation Steps ... D D-lactate (short ... Acetazolamide Causes ... Classically” noted with pulmonary ... - Salicylates Causes