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Basophilia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Basophils < 1% of the total white blood cell count
Basophils function similarly
- Differential Diagnosis ... during an allergic reaction ... Statistical error/delay ... Or Inflammatory Reactions ... #causes #hematology
Eosinophils (Eos) and hypereosinophilia (HE)
Caused by eosinophilopoietic cytokines
Common causes:
 - Drug reaction
 - Helminth infection
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: - Drug reaction ... infection - Allergic reaction ... arthritis, IgG4-related ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Causes
Transfusion Reactions - Summary Cheatsheet
 • Hemolytic Reaction
 • Febrile Reactions
 • Transfusion Related Acute Lung
Transfusion Reactions ... • Transfusion Related ... • Transfusion Related ... #diagnosis #management ... #hematology #complications
Hepatic Masses on CT - Differential Diagnosis by CT Findings

Masses: Hemangioma, Adenoma, FNH, HCC, Fibrolamellar HCC,
Hepatic Masses on ... - Differential Diagnosis ... Portal Phase, Delayed ... #differential #diagnosis ... #liver #hepatology
Causes of Pleural Effusion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Transudate - Hydrostatic
 • Congestive heart failure
 • Constrictive
Causes of Pleural ... - Differential Diagnosis ... • Uremia • Meigs ... #Algorithm #Hepatology ... #causes
Differential Diagnosis for Hemolytic Anemia
Intrinsic Causes:
 • Enzyme deficiencies ex. G6PD, pyruvate kinase 
 • Hemoglobinopathies
Differential Diagnosis ... Anemia Intrinsic Causes ... • Transfusion reactions ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #hematology
Blood Transfusion Reactions

Immune Mediated:
 • Febrile Non-Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction (FNHTR): Most common immune reaction to transfusion.
↑LDH, etc) • Delayed ... Causes purpura & ... TRALI): Leading cause ... #Transfusion #diagnosis ... #management #hematology
Hepatic Masses on MRI - Differential Diagnosis by MRI Findings

Masses: Hemangioma, Adenoma, FNH, HCC, Fibrolamellar HCC,
Hepatic Masses on ... - Differential Diagnosis ... Portal Venous, Delayed ... #differential #diagnosis ... #liver #hepatology
Diagnostic Framework for Hemolysis - Intravascular vs Extravascular Causes
Intravascular Hemolysis:
 • Mechanical Trauma (Microangiopathic hemolytic anemia):
Diagnostic Framework ... Extravascular Causes ... Other: Transfusion reaction ... Extravascular #Causes ... #hematology #anemia
Blood Product Transfusions One Pager Summary
Type and screen - determines blood type and detects in recipient
LDH, etc) - Delayed ... Causes purpura & ... TRALI): Leading cause ... #Transfusions #diagnosis ... #management #hematology