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Leukostasis vs Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Leukostasis:
 • Pathophysiology: Large, immature blasts and high WBC count cause hyperviscosity
vs Tumor Lysis Syndrome ... signs of end organ damage ... • Treatment: ... Low calcium • Treatment ... - Hyperkalemia treatment
Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome (STSS)
Complication of invasive GAS disease characterized by shock & MOF → occurs
Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome ... leak & tissue damage ... necrosis STSS Treatment ... #Toxic #Shock #Syndrome ... #STSS #treatment
Differentiation Syndrome in APML
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: common in APL (2-48% depending on the study)
 • Triggers:
Differentiation Syndrome ... Triggers: ATRA treatment ... and endothelial damage ... and endothelial damage ... Renal Failure Treatment
Horner's Syndrome on Physical Exam

A 75yoF was referred in for facial swelling and eyelid changes 1
Horner's Syndrome ... diagnosis of Horner's syndrome ... the result of damage ... or induced by treatment ... anterior_seg_rocks #Horners #Syndrome
Approach to Thrombocytosis - Elevated Platelet Count - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Peripheral Smear concerning for malignancy?
Rebound effect from treatment ... Kawasaki, Nephrotic syndrome ... infections • Tissue damage
Aplastic Anemia - Overview

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

What?
• Aplastic anemia
Mechanisms: • Direct Damage ... Constitutional Syndromes ... Constitutional Syndromes ... marrow-failure syndromes ... aplastic anemia Treatment
Behçet's Syndrome
Systemic disease associated with inflammation of multiple organs, small-vessel vasculitis and large-vessel vasculopathy
Epidemiology:
 • Young
Behçet's Syndrome ... tests in Behcet syndrome ... uveitis or retinal damage ... adenopathy (PFAPA) syndrome ... Arthritis, AS Treatment
Orthopedic Emergencies
Compartment Syndrome
 • An increase in compartment pressure to the point where tissue perfusion is
Emergencies Compartment Syndrome ... muscle and nerve damage ... Syndrome usually ... including DM • Treatment ... diagnosis #management #treatment
Relapsing Polychondritis

What is it?
Recurrent inflammation of the cartilage in the body (Autoimmune disorder)

Who?
• Most frequently: 40
voice) • Cochlear damage ... • Vestibular damage ... Inflammatory process may damage ... • MAGIC syndrome ... affected tissue Treatment
The Stages of Syphilis 

Primary Syphilis 
- The chancre lesion is the hallmark of primary syphilis.
Without treatment ... and nephrotic syndrome ... Tabes dorsalis damages ... roots, causing a syndrome