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Diagnostic Framework for Hemolysis - Intravascular vs Extravascular Causes
Intravascular Hemolysis:
 • Mechanical Trauma (Microangiopathic hemolytic anemia):
Diagnostic Framework ... coagulation (DIC) - HELLP ... microangiopathy: Thrombotic thrombocytopenic ... #Causes #differential ... #diagnosis #hematology
Thrombocytopenia and Pregnancy - TTP/HUS, HELLP Syndrome and Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy (AFLP)
Three syndromes in
Thrombocytopenia ... (Hemolysis, Elevated ... AFLP #obstetrics #hematology ... #diagnosis #table ... #comparison
Thrombocytopenia and Pregnancy
Three syndromes in the critically ill pregnant woman who presents with coagulation defects.
1) HELLP
Thrombocytopenia ... coagulation defects. 1) HELLP ... (Hemolysis, Elevated ... #OBGyn #Hematology ... #Diagnosis #Comparison
Red Blood Cell (RBC) Morphology Atlas
 • Microcytic - Iron-deficiency anemia, Thalassemia, Sideroblastic anemia, Lead poisoning
deficiency, Pulmonary emboli ... Thrombotic idiopathic thrombocytopenia ... Morphology #Atlas #key #diagnosis ... #differential # ... hematology
Differential Diagnosis for Hemolytic Anemia
Intrinsic Causes:
 • Enzyme deficiencies ex. G6PD, pyruvate kinase 
 • Hemoglobinopathies
Differential Diagnosis ... for Hemolytic Anemia ... TTP, HUS, DIC, HELLP ... #Anemia #Differential ... classification #hematology
Hemolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

1) Environment
  - Fragmentation
  - MAHA: TTP, HUS, DIC, HELLP
Hemolysis - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... TTP, HUS, DIC, HELLP ... Defects, Drugs, Liver ... Diagnosis #hematology
Liver Disease in Pregnancy
Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy (ICP)
 • Onset/Trimester: 25-32 weeks
 • Typical clinical features:
, Thrombocytopenia ... #hepatitis #comparison ... #differential # ... diagnosis #icp # ... HELLP #AFLP
Purpura - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Non-blanchable, dark red to purple, hemorrhagic skin lesions that result from leakage
Diagnosis Framework ... anemia - Splenomegaly ... deficiency • Liver ... #Diagnosis #hematology ... #nonpalpable #dermatology
Venous Thrombosis vs Arterial Thrombosis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

VENOUS THROMBOSIS

 • Acquired Risk Factors:
	- >48 hours
Diagnosis Framework ... Intravenous Drug Use • Pregnancy ... Syndrome, Ischemic Liver ... Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia ... pathophysiology #hematology