12 results
Abnormal liver function tests algorithm.
 This figure details the initial response to abnormal liver blood tests.
box indicates all ... presence of metabolic syndrome ... Abnormal #Algorithm #Hepatology ... Liver #Enzymes #Differential ... #Diagnosis
Oncologic Emergencies - Differential Diagnosis Framework

HEMATOLOGIC ONCOLOGIC EMERGENCIES:
Hyperviscosity Syndrome:
 • Spontaneous bleeding
 • Shortness of breath
Emergencies - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... HEMATOLOGIC ... • Dyspnea at rest ... • Chest and shoulder
Venous Thrombosis vs Arterial Thrombosis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

VENOUS THROMBOSIS

 • Acquired Risk Factors:
	- >48 hours
Diagnosis Framework ... • Nephrotic Syndrome ... antibodies (APLS should ... considered in all ... pathophysiology #hematology
Allopecia - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hair Loss

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
Allopecia - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... , Loose anagen syndrome ... texture at bald spots ... #Diagnosis #dermatology
Causes of ST Segment Elevation - Differential Diagnosis Framework

STEMI:
 • Upsloping convex STE: "Pardee's sign" +
Segment Elevation - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... segments and T waves should ... Segment #Elevation #differential ... #diagnosis #cardiology
Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)

What?
Myelodysplastic syndromes are a group of disorders caused by blood cells that are poorly
Pinpoint-sized red spots ... transformation to AML ... blood count with differential ... progression to AML ... #diagnosis #hematology
Bleeding and Bruising - Disorders of Hemostasis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

== Quantitative or Qualitative defect in
of Hemostasis - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... von Willebrand syndrome ... of factor VII should ... #Diagnosis #Hematology
SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)

Suspect:
Clinical evidence of (fatigue, rash, photosensitivity, inflammatory arthritis, weight loss, and fever) and
erythematosus (ACLE ... permanent alopecia Differential ... Diagnosis: • ANCA-associated ... vein thrombosis Hematologic ... Erythematosus #Diagnosis
Causes of Lactate Elevation, Lactic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis

The most common causes of hyperlactatemia are usually:
Lactic Acidosis - Differential ... Diagnosis The ... tests before beginning ... - Compartment syndrome ... lactate and can act
Anemia of Hospitalization - Pathophysiology

Why does the Hgb/Hct drop in the first two days during hospitalization?

Interestingly,
to lying down should ... of unnecessary diagnostic ... from accessing port ... pathophysiology #differential ... #diagnosis