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Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia - Summary

Cancer affecting lymphocytes/Mature B cell neoplasm
 • Lymphocytes accumulate in large numbers
identical to the non-Hodgkin ... Physical Exam/Signs ... Diagnosis: • ... microglobulin Treatment ... workup #oncology #hematology
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
effects of SCC or Hodgkin ... test - Cogan sign ... - Peek sign ... Imaging - CT Chest ... #management #neurology
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
Diagnosis of ... Antagonists, K+ Sparing ... Tolvaptan) • Treatment ... Excretion #Diuresis #Nephrology ... #Medications #Table
Scleroderma Like Conditions - Differential Diagnosis
Eosinophilic Fasciitis:
 - Orange peel induration (peau d'orange) of proximal extremities
the mainstay of treatment ... patients with kidney ... Typically seen in long-standing ... #comparison #table ... #dermatology
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
- Differential Diagnosis ... Toxins - Drugs - Statins ... nephrotoxicity to kidney ... tubular cells ... #nephrology
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
Signs of congestion ... Imaging and more ... forward flow to the kidneys ... acute coronary syndrome ... #table #foamed
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
purpura: Strong sign ... CRP GCA (Giant Cell ... affects the skin, neurologic ... musculoskeletal systems • Kidneys ... #Rheumatology
Management of Pruritus in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease
Pruritus with no primary lesions - differential diagnosis:
Patients with Chronic Kidney ... - differential diagnosis ... pruritus • Hematologic ... sheets and rinse well ... #Pruritus #Treatment
Solitary Cell Plasmacytoma

What?
• Plasma cell neoplasms can present as a single lesion (solitary plasmacytoma)
• In 3%
obstruction X-Ray Imaging ... hypercalcemia, or kidney ... Bone marrow Treatment ... macroglobulinemia • Non-Hodgkin ... #Workup #Hematology