Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD
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Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MD) - Diagnosis and Management Summary myelo (marrow) -dys- (abnormal) -plastic (shape) = funny-shaped cells
Myelodysplastic Syndrome ... old, ~10,000 new cases ... risk-stratification • Risks: infection ... only curative treatment ... #hematology #oncology
Kerion Raised, boggy lesion with heaped up purulent nodules Caused by host's response to a fungal ringworm
purulent nodules Caused ... fungal ringworm infection ... mentagrophytes) Clinical ... Lymphadenopathy Treatment ... Griseofulvin #Kerion #Dermatology
Hordeolum vs Chalazion Hordeolum (Stye): • Location: Most commonly found at or near an eyelash follicle •
eyelash follicle • Cause ... : Bacterial infection ... upper lid • Cause ... eyedrops, surgery #Clinical ... Chalazion #Comparison #Table
IDSA Algorithm for the Management of Purulent skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs). Mild infection: for
Mild infection: ... erysipelas with no focus ... oral antibiotic treatment ... or those with clinical ... including those caused
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) Definition: Overwhelming clinical syndrome associated with excessive macrophage activation and cytokine storm due to
: Overwhelming clinical ... syndrome associated ... can mimic common infections ... : • Infection ... #hematology
Borrelia recurrentis on Peripheral Blood Smear 23M Somali refugee recently arrived w/severe abd pain, confusion and fever
Syndrome: 3d of ... The table below ... initiation of treatment ... Infectious Diseases ... microscopy #pathology #clinical
Syphilis - Clinical Manifestations and Treatment 1) Primary Syphilis • Direct lesion contact during sex is responsible
Syphilis - Clinical ... Manifestations and Treatment ... responsible for most cases ... Albuminuria, nephrotic syndrome ... Treatment:
TRALI vs TACO - Transfusion Reactions TRALI: • Epidemiology: 0.1% of transfused patientsl • Risk factors: Critical
Risk factors: Critical ... without other cause ... : 33% • Treatment ... : No • Treatment ... diagnosis #comparison #table
Secondary Syphilis Rash Secondary syphilis is the most contagious of all the stages of this disease, and
, but without treatment ... , the infection ... resembling rashes caused ... Rash #Diagnosis #Clinical ... #Photo #Dermatology
Complications after Bariatric Surgery Post Bariatric Intestinal Failure: • Severe protein malnutrition after bariatric surgery • More
Consider refeeding syndrome ... nutrients • TPN for treatment ... complication rate (i.e. infections ... deficiencies) Dumping Syndrome ... Gastric bypass causes
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