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Peripheral blood findings in microangiopathic hemolytic anemia.  DIC is a clinical and laboratory diagnosis, not
Peripheral blood ... non-specific red cell ... @mjcascio #MAHA ... #Pathology #Smear ... #Microscopy
Hemolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

1) Environment
  - Fragmentation
  - MAHA: TTP, HUS, DIC, HELLP
Hemolysis - Differential ... Fragmentation - MAHA ... Drug-associated, PCH, Evans Syndrome ... - Peripheral Blood ... Smear ↑ abnormal
Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)

What?
Myelodysplastic syndromes are a group of disorders caused by blood cells that are poorly
Peripheral Smear ... abnormal under a microscope ... count with differential ... smear • Bone marrow ... #oncology
Dermatologic Manifestations of Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (GPA)

Skin involvement in granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) is common and
reticularis Differential ... Polyarteritis nodosa • Microscopic ... • Goodpasture syndrome ... vasculitis (inflamed blood ... rash #diagnosis #rheumatology
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
Vasculitis - Differential ... pulses, bruits, or blood ... CRP GCA (Giant Cell ... (PR3-ANCA)): Microscopic ... #Diagnosis #Rheumatology