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Leukostasis vs Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Leukostasis:
 • Pathophysiology: Large, immature blasts and high WBC count cause hyperviscosity
Leukostasis vs Tumor ... /- rasburicase Tumor ... Pathophysiology: Lysis of tumor ... rate or large tumor ... #Leukostasis #Tumor
Classification of Tumor Lysis Syndrome (TLS) and Treatment of Metabolic Abnormalities of TLS
Laboratory TLS:
 • Uric
Classification of Tumor ... Lysis Syndrome ... (TLS) and Treatment ... Calcium ≤ 7.0 mg/dL Clinical ... #management #oncology
Tumor Lysis Syndrome - Workup and Management

Initial workup: BMP, Serum uric acid, LDH, Urine output, Consider
Tumor Lysis Syndrome ... of the above Treatment ... of Clinical TLS ... ICU transfer • Tumor ... #Tumor #Lysis #
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
with: - Thymic tumors ... Clinical Picture ... Generalized fatigue - ALS ... Gravis #diagnosis #management ... #neurology
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Framework and Management ... HIV, Influenza, TSS ... Dermatomyositis Clinical ... : • Triad of symptoms ... #nephrology
Behçet's Syndrome
Systemic disease associated with inflammation of multiple organs, small-vessel vasculitis and large-vessel vasculopathy
Epidemiology:
 • Young
skin injury) • Neurologic ... (Clinical Dx). ... Arthritis, AS Treatment ... interferon alfa, or tumor ... #diagnosis #management
Multiple Sclerosis - Summary

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune-mediated neurodegenerative disease of the central nervous system
• Or brainstem syndromes ... Forms of MS: • Tumor-like ... stimulation Clinical ... sclerosis #diagnosis #management ... #neurology #treatment
Summary of Oncologic Emergencies

Neutropenic fever:
- Fever + ANC < 500 → start cefepime ± vancomycin (if
antibiotics TLS ... (tumor-lysis syndrome ... low Ca - q8 h TLS ... → no immediate treatment ... renal failure, pulmonary
Bell's Palsy - Diagnosis and Management Summary - GrepMed Handbook

Acute Idiopathic Unilateral Facial Nerve (CN7) Palsy
Presentation:
Diagnosis and Management ... - Atypical Clinical ... HIV, Lyme, GBS, tumor ... Imaging (if atypical symptoms ... #Treatment #Neurology
Clinical Feature of Hypomagnesemia and Magnesium Deficiency
 • Electrolyte Disturbance: Hypokalemia, Hypocalcemia
 • Neuromuscular and central
Clinical Feature ... fasciculations, tremors ... , Vertigo, Nystagmus ... Chronic fatigue syndrome ... #Treatment #management