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Algorithm for workup of thrombocytopenia based on observation of the peripheral blood film. 
TTP/HUS indicates thrombotic
purpura/hemolytic ... , Hematology 2012 ... #Diagnosis #Differential ... #Algorithm #Thrombocytopenia ... #Evaluation
Causes of Bleeding / Bruising - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Thrombocytopenia - Quantitative Defect
 • Decreased Production
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- Differential ... Thrombocytopenia ... Sequestration Disordered Platelet ... • Steroids • Vasculitis ... #Causes #Hematology
Approach to Thrombocytosis - Elevated Platelet Count - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Peripheral Smear concerning for malignancy?
Count - Differential ... → Refer to hematology ... blood loss, Acute hemolysis ... , Vasculitides, ... #hematology
Purpura - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Non-blanchable, dark red to purple, hemorrhagic skin lesions that result from leakage
DIC/TTP/HUS - Hemolytic ... Pigmented Purpuric Dermatosis ... #Diagnosis #hematology ... #rheumatology # ... #nonpalpable #dermatology
Hemolytic Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Sickle cells - Consider sickle cell disease (diverse genotypes):
- Differential ... with or without platelet ... Schistocytes, thrombocytopenia ... cardiac valve, vasculitis ... #workup #hematology
TTP - Laboratory Evaluation for Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura

Activity of von Willebrand factor-cleaving protease activity - A
TTP - Laboratory Evaluation ... for Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic ... Platelet count ... WBC count and differential ... Diagnosis #Workup #Hematology
Bleeding and Bruising - Disorders of Hemostasis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

== Quantitative or Qualitative defect in
Bleeding and Bruising ... of Hemostasis - Differential ... Qualitative defect in platelets ... integrity == • Vasculitis ... #Diagnosis #Hematology
Hodgkin's Lymphoma Overview

Hodgkin's lymphoma (HL) is an uncommon hematological malignancy arising from mature B cells. It
nodosum • Immune hemolytic ... -95% of cases) Classification ... - Low Hb and platelets ... Immunohistochemical studies (to differentiate ... #hematology #oncology