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Lymphomas and Lymphoproliferative Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hodgkin Lymphoma ~40% - Characteristic For Reed-Sternberg (RS) Cells
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... lymphadenopathy more diffuse ... Responsive to Treatment ... relapse - Amy ... Lymphoproliferative #Disorders #Classification
Hair Loss (Alopecia) - General (Diffuse and Focal) Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Alopecia totalis (all ... Alopecia universalis (all ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #causes
Orthopedic Essentials - Spinal Trauma and Spine Classification 
DENIS THREE COLUMN CONCEPT
Anterior column:
Trauma and Spine Classification ... Anterior column: AAL ... Middle column: PLL ... fractures: Don't cause ... Cauda equina Treatment
Management of Hyponatremia
Hypertonic Saline - Only indicated if patient has severe symptoms + Na < 125
Give
Restriction for all ... restriction for all ... SIADH — look for cause ... Hyponatremia #Management #algorithm ... #treatment #sodium
Hepatorenal Syndrome (HRS)

Definition:
• Functional, potentially reversible kidney impairment.
• Occurs in advanced liver disease: cirrhosis, severe alcoholic
Caused by splanchnic ... Exclude other AKI causes ... Classification: ... Treatment Overview ... evaluation essential in all
Algorithm regarding the diagnosis and treatment of Hereditary Hemochromatosis HH. 

Step 1: In the patient with
Algorithm regarding ... diagnosis and treatment ... Step 3: All patients ... If other causes ... hemochromatosis #algorithm
Diffuse Hair Loss (Alopecia) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus erythematosus
 • Lichen
Diffuse Hair Loss ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Alopecia totalis (all ... Alopecia universalis (all ... #causes
The algorithm below shows how pre-test probability could be combined with various criteria to determine which
The algorithm below ... short course of treatment ... provide empiric treatment ... empiric acyclovir to all ... HSV PCR would cause
The crusade against “Ab”Normal Saline continues.  This is a non-physiologic fluid that can harm our
When we infuse Normal ... of essentially all ... K+ in the ECF causes ... patients we are all ... management #diagnosis #treatment
Hodgkin's Lymphoma Overview

Hodgkin's lymphoma (HL) is an uncommon hematological malignancy arising from mature B cells. It
accounts for 10% of all ... of about three cases ... ) Classification ... Hodgkin Lymphoma Treatment ... lymphoma #diagnosis #classification