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Diagnostic Framework for Hemolysis - Intravascular vs Extravascular Causes
Intravascular Hemolysis:
 • Mechanical Trauma (Microangiopathic hemolytic anemia):
usually IgG) (e.g. lupus ... , CLL, lymphoma, ... - Drugs (Beta lactam ... #differential # ... diagnosis #hematology
Cold Agglutinin Disease

3 Types of Cold Sensitive Antibodies:
  1. Cold Agglutinins (CAD)
  2. Donath-Landsteiner
Agglutinin Syndrome ... Diagnosis: • hemolytic ... anemiaCold ... #hemolytic #anemia ... #hematology #diagnosis
Elevated Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH) - Differential Diagnosis Framework

LDH is a cytoplasmic enzyme present in tissues throughout
, folic acid deficiency ... • Pulmonary infarction ... paralyses CNS Disorders ... Malignancy: • Lymphomas ... Idiosyncratic LDH Elevation
Causes of Lactate Elevation, Lactic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis

The most common causes of hyperlactatemia are usually:
Causes of Lactate ... disease states ... - Compartment syndrome ... 30mmHg) - Severe anemia ... Diagnosis #causes
Hodgkin's Lymphoma Overview

Hodgkin's lymphoma (HL) is an uncommon hematological malignancy arising from mature B cells. It
• Autoimmune disorders ... Treatment • Early ... #diagnosis #classification ... #hematology #oncology ... #management