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Algorithm for workup of thrombocytopenia based on observation of the peripheral blood film. 
TTP/HUS indicates thrombotic
the peripheral blood ... TTP/HUS indicates ... thrombocytopenic purpura/hemolytic ... thrombocytopenia, Hematology ... #Diagnosis #Differential
Red Blood Cell (RBC) Morphology Atlas
 • Microcytic - Iron-deficiency anemia, Thalassemia, Sideroblastic anemia, Lead poisoning
Red Blood Cell ( ... RBC) Morphology Atlas ... spherocytosis, Hemolytic ... key #diagnosis #differential ... #hematology
Hemolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

1) Environment
  - Fragmentation
  - MAHA: TTP, HUS, DIC, HELLP
Hemolysis - Differential ... - MAHA: TTP, HUS ... - Peripheral Blood ... #Differential # ... Diagnosis #hematology
Jaundice - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Pre-Hepatic - Unconjugated Hyperbilirubinemia
Increased Production
 • Hemolysis
 • Ineffective Erythropoiesis
 • Hematoma
Decreased
Jaundice - Differential ... Production • Hemolysis ... Hepatic Uptake • Sepsis ... Post-Hepatic - Usually has ... Algorithm #Causes #Hepatology
Red Blood Cell (RBC) Morphology
Microcytic RBC: Pyridoxine deficiency, Thalassemia, Iron deficiency anemia, Chronic disease anemia (sometimes),
Red Blood Cell ( ... disease, McLeod blood ... RBC #Morphology #differential ... #diagnosis #hematology ... #microscopy #atlas
Blood Transfusion Reactions

Immune Mediated:
 • Febrile Non-Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction (FNHTR): Most common immune reaction to transfusion.
Blood Transfusion ... • Febrile Non-Hemolytic ... Occurs between 0-6 hrs ... Can lead to sepsis ... diagnosis #management #hematology
Blood Product Transfusions One Pager Summary
Type and screen - determines blood type and detects in recipient
- Acute Hemolytic ... Hemolysis on labs ... Occurs between 0-6 hrs ... Can lead to sepsis ... diagnosis #management #hematology
Hodgkin's Lymphoma Overview

Hodgkin's lymphoma (HL) is an uncommon hematological malignancy arising from mature B cells. It
persons • It has ... nodosum • Immune hemolytic ... Workup: • Full Blood ... Immunohistochemical studies (to differentiate ... marrow biopsy - if blood