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Algorithm for workup of thrombocytopenia based on observation of the peripheral blood film. 
TTP/HUS indicates thrombotic
for workup of thrombocytopenia ... the peripheral blood ... purpura/hemolytic ... How to approach thrombocytopenia ... , Hematology 2012
Drug-Induced Thrombocytopenia
The diagnosis of drug-induced thrombocytopenia can be made only by demonstrating resolution of thrombocytopenia once
Drug-Induced Thrombocytopenia ... purpura. ... #Diagnosis #Hematology ... #Thrombocytopenia ... #Medications #Causes
Purpura - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Non-blanchable, dark red to purple, hemorrhagic skin lesions that result from leakage
disorders, or other causes ... inflammation • Thrombocytopenia ... : - Thrombocytopenia ... • Secondary Causes ... Differential #Diagnosis #hematology
Causes of Post-Partum Hemorrhage - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Blood Loss: >500mL post vaginal delivery OR >1000 mL
Causes of Post-Partum ... Diagnosis Algorithm Blood ... : • Retained blood ... purpura (ITP) ... purpura (TTP)
Causes of Thrombocytopenia and Platelet Disorders - Differential Diagnosis and Workup
History:
 - Prior platelet count, family
Causes of Thrombocytopenia ... plateletcount), peripheral blood ... patients with thrombocytopenia ... of thrombocytopenia ... #Workup #hematology
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) Overview

Increased Clotting and Consumption of Clotting Factors

Findings:
 • Bleeding
 • Recent history
ABO incompatible blood ... Petechiae • Purpura ... Hemorrhagic bullae • Purpura ... Treat primary cause ... Coagulation #diagnosis #causes
Bleeding manifestations 
Petechiae are small, flat, red, discrete areas of skin bleeding that are typically <2
individuals with thrombocytopenia ... ecchymosis) is caused ... of extravasated blood ... collection of blood ... Bruise #ecchymosis #thrombocytopenia
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Causes of Petechial ... hemostasis: - Thrombocytopenia ... Henoch Schonlein Purpura ... : • Complete blood ... • Fecal occult blood
Diagnostic Framework for Hemolysis - Intravascular vs Extravascular Causes
Intravascular Hemolysis:
 • Mechanical Trauma (Microangiopathic hemolytic anemia):
Extravascular Causes ... microangiopathy: Thrombotic thrombocytopenic ... purpura (TTP), ... Extravascular #Causes ... differential #diagnosis #hematology
Algorithm - Approach to the differential diagnosis of the patient presenting with overt glomerular proteinuria. CMV
TTP = thrombotic thrombocytopenic ... purpura. ... content [85].2>5 red blood ... , palpable purpura ... Nephrocalcinosis causes