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Hemolytic Anemias - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Signs of anemia and hemolysis:
 • ↓ Haptoglobin
 • ↑ LDH
Hemolytic Anemias - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... / unconjugated bilirubin ... Hypersplenism, Infection ... #hematology
Hemolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

1) Environment
  - Fragmentation
  - MAHA: TTP, HUS, DIC, HELLP
Hemolysis - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... Internal (RBC) - Infections ... - Unconjugated Bilirubin ... #Diagnosis #hematology
Causes of Leukocytosis and Leukopenia - Differential Diagnosis
 • Eosinophilia (AEC > 500, hypereosinophilia > 1500):
and Leukopenia - Differential ... Diagnosis • Eosinophilia ... Leukocytosis #Leukopenia #Differential ... #Diagnosis #causes ... #hematology
Causes of Neutropenia with Pancytopenia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Sequestration:
 • Splenomegaly
Marrow Infiltration:
 • Hematologic and non-hematologic
Pancytopenia - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... malignancies • Infection ... #Neutropenia #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Thrombocytosis - Differential Diagnosis
Platelet Count > 450
Reactive:
 • Anemia/blood loss (Fe deficiency)
 • Infection/Sepsis
 • Non-infectious
Thrombocytosis - Differential ... Diagnosis Platelet ... deficiency) • Infection ... #Diagnosis #causes ... #Platelets #hematology
Causes of Thrombocytosis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Spurious:
 • Artifact (redo CBC)
Autonomous:
 • Essential thrombocytosis
 • Polycythemia
Thrombocytosis - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Myelofibrosis Infectious ... Thrombocytosis #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Hemolysis - Diagnostic Algorithm and Causes

Increased red cell production: 
 • Increased Reticulocytosis/polychromasia 
 • Erythroid
Hemolysis - Diagnostic ... Increased Serum bilirubin ... Anemia #Algorithm #Differential ... Causes #Workup #Hematology ... #Diagnosis *
Laboratory Testing in Hemolytic Anemia

Intravascular vs Extravascular Hemolysis
Reticulocytes
Unconjugated bilirubin
LDH
Peripheral smear
Haptoglobin
Urine hemosiderin
Urine hemoglobin
Carboxyhemoglobin

#Hemolytic #Anemia #Laboratory #Testing #workup
Unconjugated bilirubin ... Testing #workup #diagnosis ... #hematology #hemolysis
Classification of Jaundice
Unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia (predominantly indirect bilirubin)
 • Increased bilirubin production (eg, hemolytic anemias, hemolytic reactions,
• Increased bilirubin ... eg, spirochetal infections ... , infectious mononucleosis ... Classification #diagnosis ... #unconjugated #differential
Jaundice Differential Diagnosis: A short guide

By Dr. Khudhur Mohammed @khudhur_moh

#jaundice #gastroenterology #algorithm #differential #diagnosis #hyperbilirubinemia #bilirubin
Jaundice Differential ... Diagnosis: A short ... gastroenterology #algorithm #differential ... #diagnosis #hyperbilirubinemia ... #bilirubin