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Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia - Summary

Cancer affecting lymphocytes/Mature B cell neoplasm
 • Lymphocytes accumulate in large numbers
Lymphadenopathy • Fevers ... Physical Exam/Signs ... Hepatomegaly • Skin ... #workup #oncology ... #hematology
Adult Onset Still's Disease
Systemic inflammation with urticarial rash.
Rash: 
 • Nonpruritic, evanescent (correlates with time of
• Leukocytosis Diagnosis ... - Yamaguchi criteria ... maculopapular skin ... Stills #disease #AOSD ... #diagnosis #rheumatology
Fever in the Returning International Traveler
Investigations after comprehensive physical examination including thorough skin examination: 
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including thorough skin ... the following criteria ... hours; AND 4) All ... empiric #management #workup ... #diagnosis #differential
ANTI-MDA5 DERMATOMYOSITIS

Cutaneous manifestations:
• Periorbital heliotrope (blue-purple) rash with edema
• Erythematous rash on the face, or the
chest (in a V-sign ... Dermatomyositis • Fever ... CD4+ and CD8+ T cell ... Dermatomyositis #rheumatology ... #dermatology #diagnosis
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
- Differential Diagnosis ... Vasculitis: • Fevers ... purpura: Strong sign ... CRP GCA (Giant Cell ... #Rheumatology
Hodgkin's Lymphoma Overview

Hodgkin's lymphoma (HL) is an uncommon hematological malignancy arising from mature B cells. It
accounts for 10% of all ... • Dyspnea • Fever ... Hodgkin Lymphoma Workup ... through Ann Arbor criteria ... classification #hematology
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)

High mortality without prompt recognition and management. HLH is a critical diagnostic consideration in
Presentation • Common Signs ... Diagnostic Criteria ... of 8 HLH-2004 criteria ... Fever b. ... #Management #Hematology
Relapsing Polychondritis

What is it?
Recurrent inflammation of the cartilage in the body (Autoimmune disorder)

Who?
• Most frequently: 40
Males • Affects all ... Nonspecific symptoms: Fever ... and fatigue Criteria ... • Inner ear • Skin ... Polychondritis #rheumatology