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Causes of Polycythemia (Erythrocytosis) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Relative - Normal RBC Mass / Decreased Plasma Volume
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Burns • Diarrhea ... Cyanotic Heart Disease ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #Hematology
Blood Transfusion Reactions

Immune Mediated:
 • Febrile Non-Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction (FNHTR): Most common immune reaction to transfusion.
Associated Graft Versus ... Host Disease (TA-GVHD ... cutaneous eruptions, diarrhea ... Transfusion #diagnosis #management ... #hematology #reactions
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Diagnosis and Workup Summary
Use a positive diagnostic strategy with minimal testing.
unless reproducible reactions ... • If Diarrhea: ... Rule out celiac disease ... inflammatory bowel disease ... Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Blood Product Transfusions One Pager Summary
Type and screen - determines blood type and detects in recipient
Associated Graft Versus ... Host Disease (TA-GVHD ... cutaneous eruptions, diarrhea ... Transfusions #diagnosis #management ... #hematology #reactions
Common Variable Immunodeficiency (CVID)

What?
CVID: Immunodeficiency disorder with hypogammaglobulinemia -> increased infection risk secondary to impaired B-cell
• Chronic lung disease ... • Infectious diarrhea ... and M panel Management ... hypogammaglobulinemia #immunology #hematology ... #diagnosis #management
Causes of Fever in the Immunocompromised Host - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Structural Defect - Asplenia/HypospIenism
 • Bacteremia/Septic
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Periodontal Disease ... Bronchitis • Chronic Diarrhea ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #Hematology