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Causes of Diffuse Lymphadenopathy - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Reactive:
 - Systemic Inflammatory
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Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Insect Bites ... Reed-Sternberg Cells ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #Hematology
Pruritus - Generalized Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Systemic and Primary Causes
== Primary Skin Lesions ==
Macules /
Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Arthropod bites ... • Varicella zoster ... • Lymphoma • Leukemia ... #generalized #dermatology
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia - Summary

Cancer affecting lymphocytes/Mature B cell neoplasm
 • Lymphocytes accumulate in large numbers
Affects mainly older ... Physical Exam/Signs ... phenomenon CLL Diagnosis ... #diagnosis #workup ... #oncology #hematology
Lymphomas and Lymphoproliferative Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hodgkin Lymphoma ~40% - Characteristic For Reed-Sternberg (RS) Cells
Diagnosis Algorithm ... Treated Like Acute Leukemias ... Amy Chung, MD, MSc ... #Diagnosis #NonHodgkin ... #differential #
Pustular Skin Lesions - Differential Diagnosis Framework

What are pustules?
• Pustules < 5-10 mm + pus
• Material
Skin Lesions - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... of inflammatory cells ... Herpes zoster 3 ... #Diagnosis #Dermatology
Hodgkin's Lymphoma vs Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma - Comparison

Hodgkin's Lymphoma:
 • Epidemiology: young adults 20-30, older 50-70
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adults 20-30, older ... involved) • No leukemic ... Diagnosis of B-Symptoms ... #differential # ... hematology
Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)

What?
Myelodysplastic syndromes are a group of disorders caused by blood cells that are poorly
100,000 people older ... Pinpoint-sized red spots ... • Hairy Cell Leukemia ... blood count with differential ... Myelodysplastic #Syndromes #diagnosis
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
bouts of HTN Diagnostic ... • Bilateral signs ... Pleocytosis > 100 cells ... Infections: - Herpes zoster ... management #neurology #differential
Common Dermatological Conditions - Distribution and Morphology
 • Acne vulgaris - Face, upper back, chest -
associated with signs ... pruritus • Insect bites ... ; pruritis #dermatology ... #rash #differential ... #diagnosis #skin