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Diagnostic Framework for Hemolysis - Intravascular vs Extravascular Causes
Intravascular Hemolysis:
 • Mechanical Trauma (Microangiopathic hemolytic anemia):
Extravascular Causes ... coagulation (DIC ... thrombocytopenic purpura ... usually IgM) (e.g. primary ... #diagnosis #hematology
Purpura - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Non-blanchable, dark red to purple, hemorrhagic skin lesions that result from leakage
Diagnosis Framework ... /Quantity: • Primary ... : ITP • Secondary ... DIC/TTP/HUS - Hemolytic ... anemia - Splenomegaly
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) Overview

Increased Clotting and Consumption of Clotting Factors

Findings:
 • Bleeding
 • Recent history
Disseminated Intravascular ... Treatment: • Treat primary ... cause • Correct ... #Coagulation #diagnosis ... #management #hematology