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Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MD) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
myelo (marrow) -dys- (abnormal) -plastic (shape) = funny-shaped cells
Myelodysplastic Syndrome ... cell transplant is ... only curative treatment ... #treatment #hematology ... #oncology
Treatment algorithm for VTE in Malignancy

(A) Suggested treatment algorithm for symptomatic and incidental DVT or PE
Treatment algorithm ... **Edoxaban is initiated ... ¥LMWH is currently ... Anticoagulation #Management ... #Hematology #Oncology
Approach to Thrombocytosis - Elevated Platelet Count - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Peripheral Smear concerning for malignancy?
Platelet Count - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Rebound effect from treatment ... Vasculitides, IBD ... Kawasaki, Nephrotic syndrome
Managing warfarin INR

Warfarin dosage must be individualized according to the patient's response to the drug, and
usual INR target is ... #management #algorithm ... #pharmacology #treatment ... #decisionaid #cardiology ... #hematology #warfarin
Differentiation Syndrome in APML
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: common in APL (2-48% depending on the study)
 • Triggers:
Differentiation Syndrome ... Triggers: ATRA treatment ... initiation • Differential ... APML #diagnosis #management ... #hematology #oncology
Orofacial Granulomatosis - Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
Idiopathic OFG: isolated swelling of the lips, BX+ non-caseating granuloma
Melkersson-Rosenthal
Diagnosis and Management ... Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome ... facial paralysis *Differential ... Granulomatosis #Diagnosis #Management ... #Algorithm #treatment
Aplastic Anemia - Overview

Who?
• M = F
• 3 peaks:	1) Childhood	2) 15-25 years	3) >60 years

What?
• Aplastic anemia
of CD34+ cells is ... aplastic anemia Treatment ... Aplastic #Anemia #oncology ... #hematology #diagnosis ... #management
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - Diagnosis and Management Summary
A defect in arterial oxygenation due to a gas exchange
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome ... ) on room air Treatment ... : • There is no ... established medical ... #treatment #hepatology
Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)

What?
Myelodysplastic syndromes are a group of disorders caused by blood cells that are poorly
Exposure to heavy metal ... factor (GCSF) treatments ... blood count with differential ... #diagnosis #hematology ... #oncology
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
Seizures • Altered mental ... Reversible course Differential ... epilepticus Treatment ... underlying cause • Treatment ... #diagnosis #management