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Causes of Thrombocytosis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Spurious:
 • Artifact (redo CBC)
Autonomous:
 • Essential thrombocytosis
 • Polycythemia
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... : • Acute or Chronic ... • Rheumatic disorders ... • Celiac disease ... #Causes #Hematology
Anemia - Underproduction Diagnostic Algorithm
 - Iron deficiency anemia
 - Anemia of chronic inflammation
 - Anemia
- Anemia of chronic ... - Anemia of chronic ... kidney disease ... Probable bone marrow disorder ... #hematology #diagnosis
Overall Approach to Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Blood Loss
 • Acute Bleed - Normocytic / Normochromic
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... RBCs on Smear • Chronic ... • Anemia of Chronic ... Disease • Marrow ... #Causes #Hematology
Causes of Polycythemia (Erythrocytosis) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Relative - Normal RBC Mass / Decreased Plasma Volume
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Burns • Diarrhea ... Smoking, Snoring Chronic ... Sleep Apnea • Chronic ... #Causes #Hematology
The Liver Consult Primer - Guide to calling a consult
HPI:
 - Start with reason for consult
current MELD - Chronic ... liver disease work ... liver biopsy Meds ... Calling #Referral #Hepatology ... #Gastroenterology
Diagnosis and Management of Idiosyncratic Drug-induced Liver Injury (DILI)

DILI Types:
 • Intrinsic - predictable, dose dependent
presentation • Chronic ... symptoms of liver disease ... Diagnosis #Management #gastroenterology ... #algorithm #gastroenterology ... #hepatology
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Diagnosis and Workup Summary
Use a positive diagnostic strategy with minimal testing.
• If Diarrhea: ... Rule out celiac disease ... inflammatory bowel disease ... Pelvic Floor Disorder ... and Hepatology
Common Variable Immunodeficiency (CVID)

What?
CVID: Immunodeficiency disorder with hypogammaglobulinemia -> increased infection risk secondary to impaired B-cell
Immunodeficiency disorder ... Autoimmunity • Chronic ... • Infectious diarrhea ... Malignancies • Chronic ... hypogammaglobulinemia #immunology #hematology
Drug Induced Liver Injury (DILI) - Stepwise Diagnosis Algorithm
DILI suspicion
Features toxic aetiology: Skin involvement, Kidney injury,
Stepwise Diagnosis Algorithm ... Alcohol-related liver disease ... Hepatic vascular disorder ... e.g. ascites), Chronic ... #hepatology
Algorithm regarding the diagnosis and treatment of Hereditary Hemochromatosis HH. 

Step 1: In the patient with
Algorithm regarding ... causes of liver disease ... disorders. ... diagnosis #management #hepatology ... #gastroenterology