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Algorithm for the Evaluation and Management of Sickle Cell Crises
Clinical Manifestations and Management

#Diagnosis #Management #Hematology #SickleCell
Algorithm for the Evaluation ... of Sickle Cell Crises ... Clinical Manifestations ... Diagnosis #Management #Hematology ... Workup #Algorithm #Ddxof
Vibrio Vulnificus skin infection
Cirrhosis w/recent consumption of raw oysters w/rapidly evolving rash. 
Vibrio vulnificus part of
marine microbiota & causes ... chronic liver disease ... immunosuppressive meds ... rash #cellulitis #dermatology ... #legs #clinical
Erythema Annulare Centrifugum (EAC),
This is erythema annulare centrifugum (EAC), one of the “figurate erythemas.” These lesions
trailing scale that lags ... Most cases are idiopathic ... drugs, systemic disease ... Centrifugum #EAC #clinical ... #photo #dermatology
Common Variable Immunodeficiency (CVID)

What?
CVID: Immunodeficiency disorder with hypogammaglobulinemia -> increased infection risk secondary to impaired B-cell
to 8 years Clinical ... • Chronic lung disease ... unless levels are less ... DDX - Other causes ... hypogammaglobulinemia #immunology #hematology
Drug Induced Lupus vs SLE
Drug Induced Lupus (DIL):
 • Epidemiology: -10% of all lupus cases, drug-dependent,
to 1:1 F:M • Clinical ... - Cytopenia - Less ... Discontinuation of causal ... 40, F:M 9:1 • Clinical ... : Chronic disease
Moccasin-variety Tinea Pedis 
70 M chronic scaly feet. Over the years: rash has itched only occasionally;
Moccasin-variety Tinea Pedis ... dermatophytes cause ... University Infectious Diseases ... Variety #type #clinical ... #photo #foot #dermatology
Bandemia Overview

Normal: < 1%
Clinically significant: > 10%

Band neutrophils are slightly less mature than segmented neutrophils and
Normal: < 1% Clinically ... neutrophils are slightly less ... • Autoimmune diseases ... count on initial evaluation ... neutrophil #WBC #CBC #hematology
A quick infographic on the importance of sun protection and the various results of sun damage
#wavelengths #causes ... #diagnosis #dermatology ... non-melanoma skin cancer: clinical ... , occupational disease ... evaluation, and
Helpful Clinical Features in Evaluating Bleeding Disorders
Age of onset
 • Neonate - in 20% of haemophilias,
Helpful Clinical ... Features in Evaluating ... von Willebrand disease ... Disorders #History #peds ... pediatrics #diagnosis #hematology
Anti-NXP-2 Dermatomyositis

What?
DM with generalized subcutaneous edema
Pts have more myalgias, more severe weakness, and an increased prevalence
Manifestations: Less ... auricular papules Clinical ... Muscle atrophy may cause ... had more severe disease ... #dermatology