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Diagnostic Framework for Hemolysis - Intravascular vs Extravascular Causes
Intravascular Hemolysis:
 • Mechanical Trauma (Microangiopathic hemolytic anemia):
anemia): ... intravascular coagulation (DIC ... microangiopathy: Thrombotic thrombocytopenic ... Extravascular #Causes #differential ... #anemia
Red Blood Cell (RBC) Morphology Atlas
 • Microcytic - Iron-deficiency anemia, Thalassemia, Sideroblastic anemia, Lead poisoning
spherocytosis, Hemolytic ... Thrombotic idiopathic thrombocytopenia ... coagulopathy (DIC ... key #diagnosis #differential ... #hematology
Hemolytic Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Sickle cells - Consider sickle cell disease (diverse genotypes):
Hemolytic Anemia ... - Differential ... Schistocytes, thrombocytopenia ... - DIC, TTP, HELLP ... #Anemia #Differential
Purpura - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Non-blanchable, dark red to purple, hemorrhagic skin lesions that result from leakage
Purpura - Differential ... purple, hemorrhagic skin ... /TTP/HUS - Hemolytic ... anemia - Splenomegaly ... #nonpalpable #dermatology
Clinical Features of Systemic Lupus (SLE)
General: Fever (50%), Depression, Fatigue (75%), Weight loss (50%)
Eye: Sjögrens (15%)
Skin
Clinical Features ... Sjögrens (15%) Skin ... Joints (90%): Aseptic ... ) Blood (75%): Anemia ... Leucopenia/lymphopenia, Thrombocytopenia
Capnocytophaga Canimorsus Skin Rash

40 M presents w/ N, V, severe epigastric pain. SHx: smoker, drinks 18
Bandemia, AKI. ... inflammation persist → DIC ... possible Patient's clinical ... #Rash #dermatology ... #clinical #photo
Vibrio Vulnificus skin infection
Cirrhosis w/recent consumption of raw oysters w/rapidly evolving rash. 
Vibrio vulnificus part of
Vibrio Vulnificus skin ... hemochromatosis, hemolytic ... anemia, CKD, hiv ... rash #cellulitis #dermatology ... #legs #clinical
Blood Transfusion Reactions

Immune Mediated:
 • Febrile Non-Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction (FNHTR): Most common immune reaction to transfusion.
pain, dark urine, DIC ... purpura & severe thrombocytopenia ... infections with skin ... Can lead to sepsis ... diagnosis #management #hematology
Scurvy (Vitamin C Deficiency) - Diagnosis and Management

Vitamin C is required for hydroxylation of proline residues
integrity of: • Skin ... poor nutrition Clinical ... contribute to nonimmune hemolysis ... cutaneous vasculitis, thrombocytopenia ... Henoch-Schonlein purpura • DIC
Blood Product Transfusions One Pager Summary
Type and screen - determines blood type and detects in recipient
pain, dark urine, DIC ... purpura & severe thrombocytopenia ... infections with skin ... Can lead to sepsis ... diagnosis #management #hematology