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Purpura - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Non-blanchable, dark red to purple, hemorrhagic skin lesions that result from leakage
- Hemolytic anemia ... necrosis) • VIT K deficiency ... CAUSES OF PALPABLE ... #hematology #rheumatology ... #dermatology
Approach to Thrombocytosis - Elevated Platelet Count - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Peripheral Smear concerning for malignancy?
→ Refer to hematology ... Acute hemolysis, deficiency ... anemia, Rebound ... , Vasculitides, ... #Algorithm #hematology
Venous Thrombosis vs Arterial Thrombosis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

VENOUS THROMBOSIS

 • Acquired Risk Factors:
	- >48 hours
• Nephrotic Syndrome ... 19 - PNH - Vasculitis ... #pathophysiology ... #hematology #differential ... #diagnosis #vascular
Aplastic Anemia - Overview

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

What?
• Aplastic anemia
and petechiae Causes ... , GATA2 deficiency ... , CTLA4 deficiency ... #oncology #hematology ... #diagnosis #management
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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tract, and often causes ... - Coronary arteries ... Thrombosis and arterial ... #rheumatology # ... classification
Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)

What?
Myelodysplastic syndromes are a group of disorders caused by blood cells that are poorly
group of disorders caused ... or folic acid deficiency ... treatments • Copper deficiency ... #diagnosis #hematology ... #oncology
SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)

Suspect:
Clinical evidence of (fatigue, rash, photosensitivity, inflammatory arthritis, weight loss, and fever) and
Skin Disease Classification ... Differential Diagnosis ... disease • Prolidase deficiency ... lymphopenia, low PLT • Anemia ... #Rheumatology