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Algorithm for workup of thrombocytopenia based on observation of the peripheral blood film. 
TTP/HUS indicates thrombotic
Algorithm for workup ... the peripheral blood ... purpura/hemolytic ... , Hematology 2012 ... , p 193 #Diagnosis
Hemolytic Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Sickle cells - Consider sickle cell disease (diverse genotypes):
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm • Sickle ... Schistocytes, thrombocytopenia ... Consider RBC membrane disorder ... #hematology #testing
Cold Agglutinin Disease

3 Types of Cold Sensitive Antibodies:
  1. Cold Agglutinins (CAD)
  2. Donath-Landsteiner
nose, ears, or fingers ... Diagnosis: • hemolytic ... Immunoglobulin M (IgM) • Blood ... sensitize red blood ... #anemia #hematology
Anemia Diagnostic Algorithm

Mean corpuscular (cell) volume (MCV): Average RBC size. Under 80 = microcytic. Between 80-95
Anemia Diagnostic ... in peripheral blood ... High in acute blood ... loss, hemolysis ... (BM) ablative disorders
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Pinpoint ... hemostasis: - Thrombocytopenia ... Vasculitis - Collagen disorders ... #dermatology #physicalexam
Blood Transfusion Reactions

Immune Mediated:
 • Febrile Non-Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction (FNHTR): Most common immune reaction to transfusion.
Blood Transfusion ... • Febrile Non-Hemolytic ... purpura & severe thrombocytopenia ... #Transfusion #diagnosis ... #management #hematology
Blood Product Transfusions One Pager Summary
Type and screen - determines blood type and detects in recipient
- Acute Hemolytic ... Hemolysis on labs ... purpura & severe thrombocytopenia ... #Transfusions #diagnosis ... #management #hematology
Common Variable Immunodeficiency (CVID)

What?
CVID: Immunodeficiency disorder with hypogammaglobulinemia -> increased infection risk secondary to impaired B-cell
Immunodeficiency disorder ... specifically immune thrombocytopenia ... and autoimmune hemolytic ... and M panel Management ... #diagnosis #management
Hodgkin's Lymphoma Overview

Hodgkin's lymphoma (HL) is an uncommon hematological malignancy arising from mature B cells. It
• Autoimmune disorders ... nodosum • Immune hemolytic ... Workup: • Full Blood ... marrow biopsy - if blood ... #oncology #management