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Causes of Developmental Delay - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Isolated Domain Delay - Reduced Respiratory Drive:
 • Cognitive
Diagnosis Algorithm ... (e.g. ... • Mechanical (e.g ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #Peds #
Short Stature - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Normal Variant, Normal Puberty Onset (BA = CA)
 • Familial Short
Diagnosis Algorithm ... Dysplasias • (e.g ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #endocrinology ... #causes #pediatrics
Causes of Anemia with elevated Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Normal Blood Smear
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Diagnosis Algorithm ... Increased Requirement (e.g ... Myelodysplastic Syndromes ... Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #Hematology
Causes of Fatigue - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Endocrine
 • Hypo/Hyperthyroidism
 • Diabetes
 • Pituitary Insufficiency
 • Adrenal
Diagnosis Algorithm ... Neoplastic / Hematologic ... • Drug Abuse (e.g ... • Somatization Disorder ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Eosinophil Disorders Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Peripheral blood eosinophilia/hypereosinophilia uncovered incidentally during medical evaluation or
Testing Algorithm ... glucocorticoid treatment ... signs or symptoms (eg ... #Algorithm #Differential ... #diagnosis #hematology
Helpful Clinical Features in Evaluating Bleeding Disorders
Age of onset
 • Neonate - in 20% of haemophilias,
, e.g. anticoagulants ... connective tissue, e.g ... #History #peds ... #pediatrics #diagnosis ... #hematology #primarycare
Causes of Neutropenia - Differential Diagnosis
Neonate:
 - Infection - by far the most common cause
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- Differential ... hypertension and/or drug treatment ... , eg, cyclic neutropenia ... #diagnosis #causes ... #hematology
Essential Thrombocythemia (ET)
ET is a chronic myeloproliferative neoplasm. Most cases are related to mutations that affect
• Thrombosis (e.g ... ET-associated mutation (e.g ... thrombocytosis (e.g ... • Treatment algorithms ... #hematology
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
starts with a good history ... ECG is vital while ... the determined cause ... #diagnosis #differential ... #cardiology #treatment