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Suggested algorithm for follow-up of monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS)
Mayo Clinic Risk Stratification Model. CBC,
significance (MGUS ... ) Mayo Clinic Risk ... monoclonal #gammopathy #MGUS ... Followup #algorithm #diagnosis ... #management #hematology
Suggested algorithm for bone marrow biopsy and skeletal imaging in patients with monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined
significance (MGUS ... 1.5 gm/dL) IgM MGUS ... , low-risk MGUS ... Biopsy #algorithm #diagnosis ... #management #hematology
Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS) - Summary Framework

Hematologic disorder characterized by the presence of either
Summary Framework Hematologic ... sub-types based on the hematologic ... isotype (rarely IgD ... #Significance #hematology ... #diagnosis #oncology
Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MD) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
myelo (marrow) -dys- (abnormal) -plastic (shape) = funny-shaped cells
and Management ... : 70 years old, ... and risk-stratification ... • Risks: infection ... #hematology #oncology
Hemophilia - Diagnosis and Management
Diagnosis:
 • Consistent bleeding history (unless screening for disease in family members
and Management ... may be normal in mild ... Chronic Management ... that ↑ bleeding risk ... #hematology
Maculopapular - Diagnostic Algorithm
Pathophysiology:
- Catch-all term with a wide range of potential pathophysiologic mechanisms and causative
Maculopapular - Diagnostic ... High-risk Features ... consultations): - Ill-appearing ... #Dermatology #Rash ... Targetoid #Algorithm #Differential
Venous Thrombosis vs Arterial Thrombosis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

VENOUS THROMBOSIS

 • Acquired Risk Factors:
	- >48 hours
Diagnosis Framework ... • Acquired Risk ... Ischemic Liver, IBD ... pathophysiology #hematology ... #differential #
Fatigue and IBD Algorithm
 • 40-50% patients have fatigue despite clinical remission
 • Risk factors: BMI,
Fatigue and IBD ... clinical remission • Risk ... Receptor (sTfR) to differentiate ... #Algorithm #diagnosis ... #management
Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy (AFLP)
Pathophysiology:
 • Defect in fetal free fatty acid metabolism products →
↓Antithrombin Ill ... infiltration) Differential ... Diagnosis: Viral ... Liver #Pregnancy #hepatology ... obstetrics #obgyn #diagnosis
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
and Management ... pneumonia • DM risk ... Pneumonitis 3. ... Lung Abscess Differential ... Abscess #pulmonary #differential