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Causes of Thrombocytopenia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 
Decreased Megakaryopoiesis
 • Aplastic Anemia
 • Toxic Damage (e.g.
Diagnosis Algorithm ... Non-lmmune: • HELLP ... Syndrome • TTP/HUS ... Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #Hematology
Causes of Purpura or Easy Bruising in Children

Platelet count reduced, i.e. thrombocytopenia
 - Increased platelet destruction
or Easy Bruising ... - Fanconi anaemia ... #Bruising #Causes ... #peds #pediatrics ... #diagnosis #differential
Hemolytic Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Sickle cells - Consider sickle cell disease (diverse genotypes):
Diagnosis Algorithm ... - DIC, TTP, HELLP ... , HUS, aHUS, mechanical ... Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #workup #hematology
Diagnostic Framework for Hemolysis - Intravascular vs Extravascular Causes
Intravascular Hemolysis:
 • Mechanical Trauma (Microangiopathic hemolytic anemia):
coagulation (DIC) - HELLP ... purpura (TTP), ... uremic syndrome (HUS ... Extravascular #Causes #differential ... #diagnosis #hematology