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Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MD) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
myelo (marrow) -dys- (abnormal) -plastic (shape) = funny-shaped cells
and Management Summary ... Conservative/supportive care ... Allogeneic stem cell ... #Management #treatment ... #hematology #oncology
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia - Summary

Cancer affecting lymphocytes/Mature B cell neoplasm
 • Lymphocytes accumulate in large numbers
Lymphocytic Leukemia - Summary ... large numbers and are ... Diagnosis: • ... microglobulin Treatment ... Lymphocytic #Leukemia #diagnosis
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) - Summary
Overview: 
 • Most common leukemia in adults
 • Disorder of
Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL ... ) - Summary Overview ... , smudge cells are ... uw_IMresidency #CLL ... #hemeonc #diagnosis
Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome - MSK Radiology
Imaging Findings:
 • The iliotibial band (ITB) is thickened with
Case description ... • Treatment: Conservative ... Differential diagnosis ... • Direct trauma ... /contusion: Soft-tissue
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)
Pathophysiology: Triggering factor (infection,...)→Activation of CD8 T cells (IFN-y) → Excessive activation of macrophages
adenopathies, confusion ... lymphoma, B-cell ... Unknown cause Treatment ... #management #treatment ... #summary #rheumatology
Hepatic Encephalopathy - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Definition:
 • Alteration in brain function manifested by neuropsychiatric symptoms
and Management Summary ... Alteration in brain function ... but responsive), Confusion ... #Management #treatment ... #hepatology
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding - Diagnosis and Management Summary
PRE-ENDOSCOPY
Vasoactive agents - Octreotide: 
 • 50mcg bolus →
Variceal Bleeding - Diagnosis ... and Management Summary ... unclear source (in case ... #Management #treatment ... endoscopy #varices #hepatology
Orthopedic Emergencies
Compartment Syndrome
 • An increase in compartment pressure to the point where tissue perfusion is
- Remove all ... Surgical Care - ... • Diagnosis: ... H/O antecedent trauma ... #management #treatment
Acute Liver Injury - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Vascular Causes of Acute Liver Injury: 
 • Hepatic vein:
- Differential Diagnosis ... , CMV, VZV • Trauma ... NT) - If both are ... #differential #diagnosis ... #algorithm #hepatology
The crusade against “Ab”Normal Saline continues.  This is a non-physiologic fluid that can harm our
this post will focus ... derangements in function ... all treating are ... criticalcare #management #diagnosis ... #treatment #pharmacology