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Complement 1 esterase inhibitor (C1-INH) Deficiency Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Recurrent angioedema (without urticaria)
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Complement 1 esterase ... inhibitor (C1-INH) Deficiency ... Testing Algorithm ... #esterase #inhibitor ... #Algorithm #allergy
Causes of Angioedema: Differential Diagnosis Framework
Mast-cell mediated:
 • IgE dependent allergic reactions: Food, Drugs, Latex, Stings
IgE dependent allergic ... Hereditary C1 esterase ... inhibitor deficiency ... • Acquired C1 esterase ... inhibitor deficiency
Causes of Extravascular and Intravascular Hemolysis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Extravascular - Spleen and RES-mediated hemolysis
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Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Defects • G6PD deficiency ... • PK deficiency ... perfringens - Complement-Mediated ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Complement Deficiency Testing Algorithm
 • Normal CH50 and AH50 AND High suspicion for complement deficiency
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Complement Deficiency ... Testing Algorithm ... suspicion for complement ... deficiency • Low ... #Algorithm #hematology
Approach to Thrombocytosis - Elevated Platelet Count - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Peripheral Smear concerning for malignancy?
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Acute hemolysis, deficiency ... post-splenectomy, Exercise, Allergic ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Anosmia / Smell Dysfunction - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Nasal Obstruction/ URTI:
 • Septal Deviation
 • Allergic Rhinitis
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Deviation • Allergic ... • Vitamin B12 Deficiency ... • Zinc Deficiency ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Causes of Fever in the Immunocompromised Host - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Structural Defect - Asplenia/HypospIenism
 • Bacteremia/Septic
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Periodontal Disease Complement ... Deficiency • ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm