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Causes of Thrombocytopenia and Platelet Disorders - Differential Diagnosis and Workup
History:
 - Prior platelet count, family
- Differential Diagnosis ... and Workup History ... ), HBsAg/anti-HBc ... #Causes #Workup ... #hematology
Pediatric Neutropenia Workup Algorithm

DOI: 10.1111/ijlh.13210

#Neutropenia #Workup #Algorithm #diagnosis #hematology #Pediatrics #peds
Pediatric Neutropenia Workup ... #Neutropenia #Workup ... #Algorithm #diagnosis ... #hematology #Pediatrics ... #peds
The Liver Consult Primer - Guide to calling a consult
HPI:
 - Start with reason for consult
Chronic liver disease ... work up - Liver ... liver biopsy Meds ... (tylenol, anti-bx ... Calling #Referral #Hepatology
THE LIMPING OR NON-WEIGHT BEARING CHILD PATHWAY

RED FLAGS - In all cases there are specific
markers which
FLAGS - In all cases ... suspicion of severe disease ... neurology, back pain Haematology ... Pathway #Child #Peds ... #Pediatrics #Diagnosis
Causes of Anemia with elevated Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Normal Blood Smear
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Causes of Anemia ... - Differential Diagnosis ... Low Serum B12 - Anti-IF ... #Algorithm #Causes ... #Hematology
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Epidemiology: 10-180/100,000, Typically Age 20-40, F:M
Erythematosus (SLE) - Diagnosis ... • Immunologic Workup ... Positive in 60-80% of cases ... Evolution: Chronic disease ... Erythematosus #Diagnosis
Lymphadenopathy - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Localized: 
 • Cervical: EBV, CMV, HIV, Toxo, TB, Lymphoma, Head /
- Differential Diagnosis ... Thyroid / larynx disease ... Beta-Blockers, Anti-epileptic ... drugs (AEDs) # ... #Algorithm #Causes
Drug Induced Lupus vs SLE
Drug Induced Lupus (DIL):
 • Epidemiology: -10% of all lupus cases, drug-dependent,
• Immunologic Workup ... Discontinuation of causal ... • Immunologic Workup ... Evolution: Chronic disease ... #diagnosis #management
Causes of Bone/Joint Pain in Sickle Cell Disease
Vaso-occlusive pain:
 • Mechanism: ischemic pain
 • Can present
Causes of Bone/Joint ... in Sickle Cell Disease ... predispose to other orthopedic ... #differential #diagnosis ... #causes #hematology
Hemophilia - Diagnosis and Management
Diagnosis:
 • Consistent bleeding history (unless screening for disease in family members
screening for disease ... with established disease ... normal in mild cases ... Avoid meds that ... Management #treatment #hematology