Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD
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Monoclonal Gammopathy of Clinical Significance (MGUS) - Differential Diagnosis

Neurologic-Centered:
 (+) Systemic Features: POEMS, AL amyloid, Cryoglobulinemia
Significance (MGUS ... - Differential Diagnosis ... capillary leak syndrome ... #Significance #MGUS ... #hematology #oncology
Autoimmune Myositis
Necrotizing myopathy is associated with higher CK levels, greater level of muscle weakness, less systemic
anti-synthetase syndrome ... - Classic triad ... at diagnosis). ... Autoimmune #Myositis #diagnosis ... #rheumatology
Multiple Myeloma and Monoclonal Gammopathies
C - HyperCalcemia- calcium > 11 mg/dL / >1 mg/dL the ULN
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plasmacytoma, POEMs syndrome ... #Gammopathies #MGUS ... #diagnosis #hematology
Susac Syndrome - Clinical Triad
 - Central nervous system dysfunction
 - Branch retinal artery occlusion
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Susac Syndrome - ... Clinical Triad ... David #Susac #Syndrome ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Rheumatology
Behcet's Syndrome - Diagnosis
Diagnostic Criteria for Behget's Syndrome (International Study Group for Behget's Disease):
 • Recurrent,
Behcet's Syndrome ... - Diagnosis Diagnostic ... Criteria for Behget's Syndrome ... venous thromboses, arterial ... #criteria #rheumatology
Complications of Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS)
Fracture, Osteoporosis
 - Increased osteoclast activity and bone resorption
Significance (MGUS ... rituximab (in clinical trials ... high-risk situations #MGUS ... Complications #diagnosis ... #hematology
Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APLS) Testing - Hypercoagulable Workup Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Vascular thrombosis
Antiphospholipid Syndrome ... clinical episodes of arterial ... Antiphospholipid #Syndrome ... Workup #Algorithm #diagnosis ... #hematology
Etiologies of Vitamin B12 Deficiency
 • Inadequate intake - Rare but seen in very strict vegans
patients with partial ... insufficiency, blind loops syndromes ... malabsorption syndromes ... #differential #diagnosis ... #hematology #nutrition