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Purpura - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Non-blanchable, dark red to purple, hemorrhagic skin lesions that result from leakage
CAUSES OF PALPABLE ... endocarditis ... #Diagnosis #hematology ... #rheumatology # ... #dermatology
Venous Thrombosis vs Arterial Thrombosis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

VENOUS THROMBOSIS

 • Acquired Risk Factors:
	- >48 hours
Diagnosis Framework ... • Nephrotic Syndrome ... Arterial Embolism ... Malignancy - Antiphospholipid ... pathophysiology #hematology
Causes of Hypocomplementemia - CHAMPS Mnemonic
C - Cryoglobulinemia (85%), C3 glomerulopathy, cirrhosis
H - Heavy Chain deposition
Causes of Hypocomplementemia ... syndrome, atheroembolic ... endocarditis (90% ... #differential # ... hematology
Causes of Thrombocytopenia - Differential Diagnosis Framework
Decreased Production:
 - Drugs (chemo, yang, sulfa, acetaminophen, NSAIDs, quinine,
Causes of Thrombocytopenia ... Autoimmune: SLE, RA, antiphospholipid ... syndrome - Pregnancy ... valve replacement, endocarditis ... #hematology
Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APLS) Testing - Hypercoagulable Workup Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Vascular thrombosis
Syndrome (APLS) ... Workup Algorithm ... #Syndrome #Hypercoagulable ... #Workup #Algorithm ... #diagnosis #hematology
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Diagnosis Algorithm ... Rash: - ITP - APLS ... deficiency Work ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #dermatology