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Hemolytic Anemias - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Signs of anemia and hemolysis:
 • ↓ Haptoglobin
 • ↑ LDH
Hemolytic Anemias ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Signs of anemia ... Reticulocytes • Abnormal ... #hematology
Causes of Anemia with Normal Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Decreased WBCs
 - Decreased/NormaI
with Normal Mean ... PRV, Chronic) Normal ... Polychromatic Macrocytes, Normal ... - Abnormal RBCs ... Hemoglobinopathy - Normal
Causes of Extravascular and Intravascular Hemolysis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Extravascular - Spleen and RES-mediated hemolysis
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Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Drug-induced AIHA - Abnormal ... anemia • ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #Hematology
Hoffmann's Sign

Hoffman's sign means upper motor neuron injury.  The Hoffmann's reflex test itself involves loosely
holding the middle finger ... allowing the middle finger ... Reflex #Positive #Abnormal ... #clinical #video ... #neurology #physicalexam
Causes of Anemia by Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Low Mean Corpuscular Volume (<80
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Chronic Disease Normal ... • Bleeding • Hemolysis ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #Hematology
Hoffman's sign. Even in this specific case, accompanied by a clonus outline (rhythmic contractions). The median
Hoffman's sign. ... #Hoffmanns #Sign ... Reflex #Positive #Abnormal ... #clinical #video ... #neurology #PhysicalExam
Anemia Diagnostic Algorithm

Mean corpuscular (cell) volume (MCV): Average RBC size. Under 80 = microcytic. Between 80-95
Anemia Diagnostic ... Algorithm Mean ... Normal range 11.5% ... acute blood loss, hemolysis ... #Workup #Hematology
Wartenberg Sign in Ulnar Neuropathy

Abnormal abductor the fifth finger due to ulnar neuropathy ( weakness of
Wartenberg Sign ... Neuropathy Abnormal ... #Wartenberg #Sign ... #clinical #video ... #physicalexam #neurology
Satellite Sign on Physical Exam

Quick and easy detection of UMN weakness - finger rolling or what
UMN weakness - finger ... index) by the normal ... right index finger ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video ... #arms #neurology
Wartenberg Thumb Reflex

Forceful flexion of the fingers at the distal IP joints produces (Adduction, flexion, and
flexion of the fingers ... ) INSTEAD of a normal ... Babinski’s plantar sign ... #clinical #video ... #hand #neurology