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Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) Overview

Increased Clotting and Consumption of Clotting Factors

Findings:
 • Bleeding
 • Recent history
protein C and S Pathophysiology ... Schistocytes, helmet cells ... Treat primary cause ... #treatment #management ... #hematology
Leukostasis vs Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Leukostasis:
 • Pathophysiology: Large, immature blasts and high WBC count cause hyperviscosity
high WBC count cause ... limb ischemia, bowel ... Lysis of tumor cells ... TLS #diagnosis #management ... #hematology
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
alterations, and bowel ... monophasic Pathophysiology ... • Infectious causes ... Mycoplasma - Leptospirosis ... Myelitis #diagnosis #management