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Pancytopenia - Workup and Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Consumption Disorders
 1. Autoimmune Mediated Pancytopenia
 2. Splenic Sequestration
Peripheral Destruction
HLH syndrome 5. ... Bariatric surgery ... FISH • Acquired Aplastic ... • Hypoplastic MDS ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Hematology
Aplastic Anemia - Overview

Who?
• M = F
• 3 peaks:	1) Childhood	2) 15-25 years	3) >60 years

What?
• Aplastic anemia
ecchymoses, mucosal bleeding ... and petechiae Causes ... (MDS) (normal or ... Hypocellular/Hypoplastic MDS ... Anemia #oncology #hematology
Pancytopenia - Workup and Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Consumption Disorders
 1. Autoimmune Mediated Pancytopenia
 2. Splenic Sequestration
Peripheral Destruction
HLH syndrome 5 ... Bariatric surgery ... FISH • Acquired Aplastic ... • Hypoplastic MDS ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Hematology
Complications after Bariatric Surgery
Post Bariatric Intestinal Failure:
 • Severe protein malnutrition after bariatric surgery
 • More
Consider refeeding syndrome ... deficiencies) Dumping Syndrome ... inuslin release leading ... Gastric bypass causes ... and Hepatology
Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MD) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
myelo (marrow) -dys- (abnormal) -plastic (shape) = funny-shaped cells
Myelodysplastic Syndrome ... dys- (abnormal) -plastic ... old, ~10,000 new cases ... #MDS #Diagnosis ... Management #treatment #hematology
Types of Bariatric Surgery
Adjustable Gastric Banding:
 • Decreasing in prevalence, 3% of bariatric surgeries performed
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Complications — dumping syndrome ... preserved less dumping syndrome ... via Emory Gastroenterology ... and Hepatology ... gastric #bypass #gastroenterology
Nutrient Deficiencies and Supplementation Post Gastric Bypass Surgery
Nutrient Deficiencies:
 • Most frequent in the malabsorptive surgeries
• Persistent nausea ... via Emory Gastroenterology ... and Hepatology ... Bypass #Surgery #bariatric ... #gastroenterology
Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)

What?
Myelodysplastic syndromes are a group of disorders caused by blood cells that are poorly
(MDS) What? ... by bleeding (petechiae ... Out Secondary Causes ... • Anemia • Aplastic ... #diagnosis #hematology
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Management
Global IBS Symptoms:
  - Limited trial low FODMAP diet
Irritable Bowel Syndrome ... Rifaximin- up to 3 courses ... by Tina Hang, MD ... and Hepatology ... Irritable #Bowel #Syndrome
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Diagnosis:
 • Use a positive diagnostic strategy with
Irritable Bowel Syndrome ... Rifaximin- up to 3 courses ... by Tina Hang, MD ... and Hepatology ... Irritable #Bowel #Syndrome