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Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MD) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
myelo (marrow) -dys- (abnormal) -plastic (shape) = funny-shaped cells
abnormal) -plastic (shape ... • Bone marrow ... only curative treatment ... Diagnosis #Management #treatment
Aplastic Anemia - Illness Script
Signs and symptoms:
 • Recurrent infections from neutropenia
 • Mucosal bleeding from
Illness Script Signs ... with hypocellular bone ... megaloblastic anemia Treatment ... diagnosis #management #treatment
Risk Factors and Signs of Copper Deficiency
Risk Factors:
 • Gastrointestinal: Previous upper bowel resection/bariatric surgery, Inflammatory
Risk Factors and Signs ... dental fixatives, Treatment ... , Malnutrition Signs ... Musculoskeletal: Low bone ... Deficiency #diagnosis #signs
Polycythemia Vera (PV) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Diagnostic Criteria:
 • Elevated hemoglobin and/or hematocrit AND
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Hypercellular bone ... present, symptoms, signs ... Splenomegaly Treatment ... • Treatment is ... • Treatment algorithms
Syphilitic gummas in Tertiary syphilis
Tertiary syphilitic gummas may mimic basal cell carcinoma. The gummatous tumors are
Without treatment ... though there are no signs ... vessels, liver, bones
Orthostatic Hypotension - Management Algorithm
Positive orthostatic vital signs defined as one of the following (within 3
orthostatic vital signs ... defined as one ... Management #Algorithm #Treatment
Interstitial keratitis in Tertiary Syphilis

Interstitial keratitis, which is an inflammation of the cornea’s connective tissue elements,
Without treatment ... though there are no signs ... vessels, liver, bones
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia - Summary

Cancer affecting lymphocytes/Mature B cell neoplasm
 • Lymphocytes accumulate in large numbers
Physical Exam/Signs ... microglobulin Treatment ... Warm AIHA • Bone ... lymphoma • Marginal zone
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)
Definition: Overwhelming clinical syndrome associated with excessive macrophage activation and cytokine storm due to
Diagnosis: HLH signs ... Hemophagocytosis in bone ... • Bicytopenia Treatment ... diagnosis #management #treatment
Shock - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Hypotension: SBP<90, SBP drop >40, MAP<65 (Normotension, HTN possible
Full Set of Vital Signs ... Access - 2-large bore ... #criticalcare #treatment