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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 ... #Causes #Hematology
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
Erythematous Rashes - THE ALGORITHMIC APPROACH

Characterized by diffuse redness of the skin due to
capillary congestion, erythematous
Erythematous Rashes - THE ALGORITHMIC ... Characterized by diffuse ... or absence of fever ... #Diagnosis #Dermatology ... Erythematous #Rash #Algorithm
Hair Loss (Alopecia) - General (Diffuse and Focal) Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
Alopecia) - General (Diffuse ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... DIFFUSE Scarring ... HairLoss #Alopecia #dermatology ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Hemolytic Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Sickle cells - Consider sickle cell disease (diverse genotypes):
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... ' nucleotidase deficiency ... bartonella (oroya fever ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #workup #hematology
Vesiculobullous Rashes - THE ALGORITHMIC APPROACH 
Vesiculobullous rashes provoke significant angst
in many physicians (Figure 5, page
Vesiculobullous Rashes - THE ALGORITHMIC ... vesiculobullous rash and a fever ... localized lesions and fever ... #Diagnosis #Dermatology ... Vesiculobullous #Rash #Algorithm
Causes of Fever in the Immunocompromised Host - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Structural Defect - Asplenia/HypospIenism
 • Bacteremia/Septic
Causes of Fever ... Periodontal Disease Complement ... Deficiency • ... Infection #Fever ... #Causes #Hematology
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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often involved • Hypocomplementemic ... Urticaria and hypocomplementemia ... Coronary arteries - Fever ... Vasculitis: • Fevers ... against MPO • Complement
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Clotting factor deficiency ... Red Flags: • Fever ... - Nutritional deficiency ... #Causes #dermatology
SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)

Suspect:
Clinical evidence of (fatigue, rash, photosensitivity, inflammatory arthritis, weight loss, and fever) and
weight loss, and fever ... anti-Smith Ab, low complements ... disease • Prolidase deficiency ... pneumonitis • Diffuse ... to: Arthritis, Fever