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Differential Diagnosis for Hemolytic Anemia
Intrinsic Causes:
 • Enzyme deficiencies ex. G6PD, pyruvate kinase 
 • Hemoglobinopathies
Diagnosis for Hemolytic ... Anemia Intrinsic ... #Anemia #Differential ... #classification ... #hematology
Causes of Anemia by Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Low Mean Corpuscular Volume (<80
Causes of Anemia ... • Bleeding • Hemolysis ... #MCV #Classification ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes ... #Hematology
Vibrio Vulnificus skin infection
Cirrhosis w/recent consumption of raw oysters w/rapidly evolving rash. 
Vibrio vulnificus part of
marine microbiota & causes ... hemochromatosis, hemolytic ... anemia, CKD, hiv ... rash #cellulitis #dermatology ... #legs #clinical
Potency Ratings of Topical Corticosteroids
 • Ultra high (I): Augmented betamethasone dipropionate 0.05%, Clobetasol propionate 0.05%,
Potency Ratings of Topical ... Hydrocortisone 1%, 2.5% #Topical ... Corticosteroids #Potency #classification ... #steroids #dermatology ... #table #pharmacology
Etiologies of Folate Deficiency
 • Decreased dietary intake - uncommon in this era
 • Increased requirements
hemolytic anemia ... , or psoriasis have ... folate that can cause ... Alcoholics have ... differential #diagnosis #hematology
Common Variable Immunodeficiency (CVID)

What?
CVID: Immunodeficiency disorder with hypogammaglobulinemia -> increased infection risk secondary to impaired B-cell
and autoimmune hemolytic ... anemia) • Systemic ... unless levels are less ... DDX - Other causes ... hypogammaglobulinemia #immunology #hematology
Aplastic Anemia - Overview

Who?
• M = F
• 3 peaks:	1) Childhood	2) 15-25 years	3) >60 years

What?
• Aplastic anemia
Aplastic Anemia ... and petechiae Causes ... abnormalities typical ... than 50 years who have ... #oncology #hematology
Hodgkin's Lymphoma Overview

Hodgkin's lymphoma (HL) is an uncommon hematological malignancy arising from mature B cells. It
Weight loss • Anemia ... nodosum • Immune hemolytic ... anemia • Pain ... ) Classification ... #hematology #oncology
Nontuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM) Infections 

Mycobacterial species other than those belonging to the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex and
status NTM Cause ... Growers (Runyon Classification ... Growers (Runyon Classification ... Hematologic malignancy ... Bone Marrow - Anemia
Anti-NXP-2 Dermatomyositis

What?
DM with generalized subcutaneous edema
Pts have more myalgias, more severe weakness, and an increased prevalence
Manifestations: Less ... likely to have ... typical DM skin ... Muscle atrophy may cause ... #dermatology