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Hemolytic Anemias - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Signs of anemia and hemolysis:
 • ↓ Haptoglobin
 • ↑ LDH
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Signs ... Reticulocytes • Abnormal ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #hematology
Physiologic Skin Changes in Pregnancy - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Face
 • Melasma
Abdomen
 • Linea Nigra 
Hormone induced
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Face ... • Chadwick's sign ... #SkinChanges #normal ... Pregnancy #skin #dermatology
Periorbital Cellulitis: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Definitions:
a. Dacryoadenitis: infection of the lacrimal glands
b. Conjunctivitis: inflammation of the
should reveal normal ... : - extra-ocular ... acuity If any are abnormal ... pathophysiology #ophthalmology ... #diagnosis #signs
Ptosis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Ptosis (Greek- to fall) Drooping of the upper eyelid that usually results
- Differential Diagnosis ... CN III palsy 2. ... • Third nerve palsy ... effect of some abnormal ... #ophthalmology
Xeropthalmia: Pathogenesis and Ocular Manifestations

Decr Visual pigment -> Keratinization, thickening & non-wetting of the conjunctiva
Pathogenesis and Ocular ... Xerophthalmia - abnormal ... pathophysiology #ophthalmology ... #diagnosis #signs
Anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (AION) - Recognition of giant cell arteritis (GCA)

1) Is visual loss caused
Doppler US : halo sign ... efficacy of GCs Abnormal ... #Rheumatology #Ophthalmology ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Polycythemia Vera (PV) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Diagnostic Criteria:
 • Elevated hemoglobin and/or hematocrit AND
 •
JAK2 mutation OR Abnormally ... present, symptoms, signs ... • Treatment algorithms ... concentration in the normal ... Summary #treatment #hematology