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Approach to Thrombotic Microangiopathy (TMA) - Differential Diagnosis and Management Algorithm

Suspected TMA: Unexplained thrombocytopenia + MAHA
- Differential Diagnosis ... and Management ... Initial labs: CBC ... #Management #Algorithm ... #hematology
Suggested algorithm for follow-up of monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS)
Mayo Clinic Risk Stratification Model. CBC,
Suggested algorithm ... significance (MGUS) Mayo Clinic ... CBC, complete blood ... #diagnosis #management ... #hematology #multiplemyeloma
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)
Pathophysiology: Triggering factor (infection,...)→Activation of CD8 T cells (IFN-y) → Excessive activation of macrophages
Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) Pathophysiology ... →Activation of CD8 ... salmonella, ...), Parasites ... #management #treatment ... #summary #rheumatology
Emphysematous Cystitis
Epidemiology:
 • Usually middle-aged diabetic women
 • Other RF: neurogenic bladder, urinary tract outlet obstruction,
immune compromise Clinical ... Pathophysiology: ... KUB or abdominal ultrasound ... present • UA and Urine ... #management
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
and Management ... Lung Abscess Pathophysiology ... Lung Abscess - Clinical ... : • CBC - Leukocytosis ... Coccidioides • Parasite
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) - Summary
Overview: 
 • Most common leukemia in adults
 • Disorder of
minimal tumor burden Diagnosis ... immunophenotype Clinical ... Vmphocytosis on routine CBC ... #hemeonc #diagnosis ... #management
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
diagnosis but rather ... status and low urine ... importantly, bedside ultrasound ... establishing a diagnosis ... #algorithm #management