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Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MD) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
myelo (marrow) -dys- (abnormal) -plastic (shape) = funny-shaped cells
Myelodysplastic Syndrome ... old, ~10,000 new cases ... transformation to acute ... Conservative/supportive care ... #hematology #oncology
Aplastic Anemia - Illness Script
Signs and symptoms:
 • Recurrent infections from neutropenia
 • Mucosal bleeding from
Illness Script Signs ... • Supportive care ... Can progress to MDS ... or acute leukemia ... #hematology
Causes of Pseudocellulitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Cellulitis Mimics

Cellulitis: Deep skin and subcutaneous fat infection

Pseudo
- Differential ... substantial health care ... • Gout • Acute ... • Compartment syndrome ... #dermatology #skin
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
life-threatening Differential ... test - Cogan sign ... - Peek sign ... aspiration and acute ... immunosuppressants - Meds
Approach to Thrombocytosis - Elevated Platelet Count - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Peripheral Smear concerning for malignancy?
Platelet Count - Differential ... Rebound effect from treatment ... Kawasaki, Nephrotic syndrome ... Matthew Ho, MD ... Thrombocytosis #Platelets #Differential
Acute Kidney Injury - AKI Workup Algorithm and Differential Diagnosis
Baseline Investigations: full blood count with differential,
Acute Kidney Injury ... osmolarity If cause ... clinical context and signs ... Anti-GBM, Anti-ds-DNA ... • Cardio-renal syndrome
Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)

What?
Myelodysplastic syndromes are a group of disorders caused by blood cells that are poorly
(MDS) What? ... disorders caused ... Out Secondary Causes ... blood count with differential ... #diagnosis #hematology
Eosinophil Disorders Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Peripheral blood eosinophilia/hypereosinophilia uncovered incidentally during medical evaluation or
are asthma, allergy ... glucocorticoid treatment ... organ-specific signs ... Disorders #Algorithm #Differential ... #diagnosis #hematology
Differentiation Syndrome in APML
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: common in APL (2-48% depending on the study)
 • Triggers:
Differentiation Syndrome ... Triggers: ATRA treatment ... initiation • Differential ... Renal Failure Treatment ... • Supportive Care
Hemophilia - Diagnosis and Management
Diagnosis:
 • Consistent bleeding history (unless screening for disease in family members
normal in mild cases ... - Acute Bleeding ... multidisciplinary care ... Avoid meds that ... #hematology