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Pancytopenia - Differential Algorithm / Schema

- Bone Marrow Failure
- Bone Marrow Infiltration
- Sequestration / Destruction

#Pancytopenia #Differential
Sequestration / Destruction ... Algorithm #Schema #Hematology
Thrombocytopenia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Decreased production:
 • Bone marrow suppression
 • Bone marrow failure
 • Bone
Nutritional Increased destruction ... disorders • Immune destruction ... Consumption • Destruction ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #hematology
Causes of Thrombocytopenia.
Platelet counts may be depressed because of decreased production or due to increased platelet
increased platelet destruction ... #Diagnosis #Hematology ... Causes #Production #Destruction
Mixing Study
 • Clotting tests can be abnormal due to either a clotting factor deficiency, or
Study • Clotting tests ... • Clotting tests ... order for the test ... Study #diagnosis #hematology ... pathophysiology #hematology
Pancytopenia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • 12-13 g/dL,
 • ANC < 1800/uL,
 • platelet < 150,000/uL

Initial
reticulated-plts) • ↑ Destruction ... Production • ↑ Destruction ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #hematology
Bayesian combination of 4T score with Heparin PF4 antibody titer to obtain the post-test probability of
obtain the post-test ... Bayesian #Diagnosis #Hematology
Pemphigus: Idiopathic blistering condition best seen in image on left. It is extremely puritic, with scratching
blistering condition best ... unroofing of blisters, best ... Clinical #Photo #Dermatology ... #SkinRash #Pemphigus
Algorithm for Investigation of Abnormal Coagulation Tests
- Prolonged PT
- Prolonged aPTT and Prolonged PT
- Prolonged aPTT

Dr.
Abnormal Coagulation Tests ... APTT #Laboratory #Hematology
Thrombotic Microangiopathy - TTP VS HUS

Big picture points : Often hard to differentiate the two entities,
, but has this distinction ... Diagnosis #Table #Hematology
Algorithm for diagnosis of familial thrombocytopenia. Platelet size, best determined by review of the peripheral smear,
Platelet size, best ... #Diagnosis #Hematology