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Thrombocytopenia - Workup Algorithm
A common consult I receive.

Dr. Joseph Shatzel @Clotmaster

#Thrombocytopenia #Workup #Algorithm #Diagnosis #Differential #Hematology
Thrombocytopenia - Workup ... Algorithm A common ... Thrombocytopenia #Workup ... #Differential #Hematology
Eosinophil Disorders Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Peripheral blood eosinophilia/hypereosinophilia uncovered incidentally during medical evaluation or
evaluation or workup ... 1,500 cells/µL Workup ... eosinophilia (common ... Differential #diagnosis #hematology
ANTI-MDA5 DERMATOMYOSITIS

Cutaneous manifestations:
• Periorbital heliotrope (blue-purple) rash with edema
• Erythematous rash on the face, or the
the face, or the anterior ... Mechanic's hands #AntiMDA5DM ... #AntiMDA5 #Dermatomyositis ... #rheumatology # ... dermatology #diagnosis
Anterior Non-necrotizing Scleritis - Slit Lamp Ocular Examination

This 57 yo WM reported to clinic complaining of
Anterior Non-necrotizing ... applied using a cotton ... patient was sent to rheumatology ... further systemic workup ... #physicalexam #rheumatology
Polycythemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Polycythemia itself isn’t a diagnosis. Like many things, it is a condition
Better call hematology ... you’ll do a good workup ... , think about common ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #workup ... #hematology
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia - Summary

Cancer affecting lymphocytes/Mature B cell neoplasm
 • Lymphocytes accumulate in large numbers
Epidemiology: • Most common ... Leukemia #diagnosis #workup ... #oncology #hematology
Hodgkin's Lymphoma Overview

Hodgkin's lymphoma (HL) is an uncommon hematological malignancy arising from mature B cells. It
lymphoma (HL) is an uncommon ... supraclavicular node • Anterior ... (NSHL) - (most common ... Hodgkin Lymphoma Workup ... classification #hematology
Common Dermatological Conditions - Distribution and Morphology
 • Acne vulgaris - Face, upper back, chest -
Common Dermatological ... Lichen planus - Wrists ... extremities, flexor wrists ... Trunk, especially anterior ... ; pruritis #dermatology
Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)

What?
Myelodysplastic syndromes are a group of disorders caused by blood cells that are poorly
formed or don’t work ... Most common cytopenia ... Workup: • Complete ... Syndromes #diagnosis #hematology
Elevated Globulin - Protein Gap (Total Protein - Albumin > 4)

Work-up of an Elevated Globulin Gap:
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Albumin > 4) Work-up ... gastric tumors • Hematology ... Comment on type ... differential #diagnosis #hematology