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Differentiation Syndrome in APML
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: common in APL (2-48% depending on the study)
 • Triggers:
Differentiation ... Triggers: ATRA treatment ... - pulmonary opacities ... initiation • Differential ... • Steroids: IV
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
Blood cultures • CXR ... early disease) • CXR ... decubitus - air fluid level ... Lung #Abscess #pulmonary ... #differential #
There are similarities and differences between these 3 conditions which all carry treatment implications. Each mimic
limited utility in differentiation ... elevates the stress level ... #diagnosis #differential ... #algorithm #management ... #foamed
Summary of Oncologic Emergencies

Neutropenic fever:
- Fever + ANC < 500 → start cefepime ± vancomycin (if
- Occurs after CAR-T ... speech changes (CAR-T ... oncology early Differentiation ... renal failure, pulmonary ... : continue differentiating