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Petechial/Purpuric Rashes- THE ALGORITHMIC APPROACH 

These rashes can be especially challenging and are
associated with devastating differential
with devastating differential ... algorithmic approach can help ... , subcutaneous hemorrhages ... , disseminated intravascular ... #Diagnosis #Dermatology
Diagnostic Framework for Hemolysis - Intravascular vs Extravascular Causes
Intravascular Hemolysis:
 • Mechanical Trauma (Microangiopathic hemolytic anemia):
coagulation (DIC) - HELLP ... microangiopathy: Thrombotic thrombocytopenic ... purpura (TTP), ... #Causes #differential ... #diagnosis #hematology
Causes of Post-Partum Hemorrhage - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Blood Loss: >500mL post vaginal delivery OR >1000 mL
of Post-Partum Hemorrhage ... - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... • HELLP syndrome ... • Disseminated intravascular
Causes of Purpura or Easy Bruising in Children

Platelet count reduced, i.e. thrombocytopenia
 - Increased platelet destruction
Causes of Purpura ... (disseminated intravascular ... Bruising #Causes #peds ... #pediatrics #diagnosis ... #differential #
Liver Disease in Pregnancy
Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy (ICP)
 • Onset/Trimester: 25-32 weeks
 • Typical clinical features:
features: Hemolysis, Thrombocytopenia ... extensive necrosis and hemorrhage ... #obstetrics #hepatitis ... #comparison #differential ... #diagnosis #icp
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Petechial Rash - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... than 2 mm) of hemorrhage ... hemostasis: - Thrombocytopenia ... • Serology for hepatitis
TTP - Laboratory Evaluation for Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura

Activity of von Willebrand factor-cleaving protease activity - A
for Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic ... Purpura Activity ... in most cases; hemorrhage ... reflection of intravascular ... #Workup #Hematology