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Nail Disorders secondary to Systemic Diseases
Nail Fold Abnormality
 • SLE
 • Scleroderma
 • Dermatomyositis
Koilonychia - Spoon-shaped
• Nephrotic syndrome ... #NailDisorders ... #Differential # ... Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #causes
Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)

What?
Myelodysplastic syndromes are a group of disorders caused by blood cells that are poorly
Syndromes (MDS) ... Pinpoint-sized red spots ... Marrow Failure • Chronic ... Myeloproliferative Disease ... #Syndromes #diagnosis
Diagnostic Framework for Anemia (Morphological Approach - MCV)
Low MCV - <80fL - "Microcytic"
 • Iron deficiency
Acute blood loss ... Hypothyroidism, Myelodysplastic ... syndrome - Dr ... morphologic #mcv #differential ... #diagnosis #causes
Allopecia - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hair Loss

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
, Loose anagen syndrome ... texture at bald spots ... • Laboratory evaluation ... • Chronic ... #Diagnosis #dermatology
Approach to Thrombocytosis - Elevated Platelet Count - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Peripheral Smear concerning for malignancy?
Diagnosis Algorithm ... for workup, including ... hematologic: Acute blood loss ... • Infections: Chronic ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm