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Hemolytic Anemias - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Signs of anemia and hemolysis:
 • ↓ Haptoglobin
 • ↑ LDH
Hemolytic Anemias ... - Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Signs ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #hematology
Dermatological semiology of Cutaneous Vasculitis 

Clinicopathologic correlations
 • Purpura, papules, pustules, necrosis: involvement of small vessels
Dermatological semiology of Cutaneous ... the context of cutaneous ... #dermatology #semiology ... #signs #lesions ... #diagnosis #clinical
Petechiae/Purpura - Diagnostic Algorithm. Pathophysiology: 1) Represent the passage of erythrocytes from the intravascular to extravascular
Petechiae/Purpura - Diagnostic ... Algorithm. ... . 2) When cutaneous ... pulmonary #Diagnosis ... #Dermatology #Rash
Hemolytic Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Sickle cells - Consider sickle cell disease (diverse genotypes):
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm • Sickle ... cardiac valve, vasculitis ... #Algorithm #workup ... #hematology #testing
Cold Agglutinin Disease

3 Types of Cold Sensitive Antibodies:
  1. Cold Agglutinins (CAD)
  2. Donath-Landsteiner
Cryoglobulins (Vasculitic ... nose, ears, or fingers ... presentation) • Cutaneous ... Diagnosis: • hemolytic ... #anemia #hematology
Skin Ulcers by Etiology - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Physical:
 • Trauma
 • Pressure
 • Radiation
Vascular:
 • Arterial
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Physical ... insufficiency • Vasculitis ... Mycosis fungoides (cutaneous ... ulcerative #skinrash #dermatology
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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- Differential Diagnosis ... aphthous ulcers, cutaneous ... episcleritis as well as inner ... purpura: strong sign ... of cutaneous leukocytoclastic
Approach to Thrombocytosis - Elevated Platelet Count - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Peripheral Smear concerning for malignancy?
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Peripheral ... blood loss, Acute hemolysis ... Rheumatologic, Vasculitides ... #Algorithm #hematology
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
Diagnosis Framework ... Differential Diagnosis ... purpura: Strong sign ... of cutaneous leukocytoclastic ... episcleritis as well as inner
Paraproteinemias

Entities That Can Feature A Monoclonal Protein/M Component:
• MM
• WM
• MGUS
• MGCS
• MGRS
• Splenic Marginal Zone
gangrenosum • Cutaneous ... Autoimmunity: • -MM/WM: Vasculitis ... • Coombs (-) hemolytic ... Paraproteinemias #Hematology ... #Differential #Diagnosis