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Algorithm for workup of thrombocytopenia based on observation of the peripheral blood film. 
TTP/HUS indicates thrombotic
Algorithm for workup ... hemolytic uremic syndrome ... , Hematology 2012 ... , p 193 #Diagnosis ... #Differential #Algorithm
Thrombocytopenia and Pregnancy - TTP/HUS, HELLP Syndrome and Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy (AFLP)
Three syndromes in
Thrombocytopenia ... TTP/HUS, HELLP Syndrome ... Pregnancy (AFLP) Three syndromes ... AFLP #obstetrics #hematology ... #diagnosis #table
Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy (AFLP)
Pathophysiology:
 • Defect in fetal free fatty acid metabolism products →
Pregnancy (AFLP) Pathophysiology ... postpartum): • Initial symptoms ... , ↑Tbili/Dbili/AP ... ) Differential Diagnosis ... #Pregnancy #hepatology
Clinical manifestations of acute liver failure 

Brain: 
Hepatic encephalopathy,  
Cerebral edema,  
Intracranial hypertension,
manifestations of acute liver ... abnormalities Liver ... Anemia, Thrombocytopenia ... failure #Signs #Symptoms ... #Diagnosis
Causes of Thrombocytopenia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 
Decreased Megakaryopoiesis
 • Aplastic Anemia
 • Toxic Damage (e.g.
Causes of Thrombocytopenia ... - Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Decreased ... Non-lmmune: • HELLP Syndrome ... #Hematology
Thrombocytopenia and Pregnancy
Three syndromes in the critically ill pregnant woman who presents with coagulation defects.
1) HELLP
Thrombocytopenia ... Pregnancy Three syndromes ... @Bloodman #Thrombocytopenia ... Obstetrics #OBGyn #Hematology ... #Diagnosis #Comparison
Algorithm for the outpatient management of thrombocytopenia. 
(DIC = disseminated intravascular coagulation; EDTA = ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid;
Algorithm for the ... management of thrombocytopenia ... hemolysis, elevated liver ... hemolytic uremic syndrome ... #Diagnosis #Management
Diagnosis of ascites according to the serum ascites albumin gradient (SAAG)
SAAG ≥ 1.1:
 - Ascitic protein
Diagnosis of ascites ... , Massive liver ... albumin #gradient #hepatology ... #differential #diagnosis ... #algorithm
Causes of Bleeding / Bruising - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Thrombocytopenia - Quantitative Defect
 • Decreased Production
 •
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Thrombocytopenia ... Iatrogenic) • Liver ... #Algorithm #Causes ... #Hematology
Red Blood Cell (RBC) Morphology Atlas
 • Microcytic - Iron-deficiency anemia, Thalassemia, Sideroblastic anemia, Lead poisoning
Myelodysplastic syndrome ... Hemolytic uremic syndrome ... Thrombotic idiopathic thrombocytopenia ... Morphology #Atlas #key #diagnosis ... #differential #hematology