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Hemolytic Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hereditary:
 • Peripheral blood smear + DAT + further History
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Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... spherocytosis Acquired ... hemolysis (idiopathic, malignancy ... DIC, eclampsia, malignant ... #causes
Causes of Splenomegaly - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Infectious
 • Bacterial
 • Viral (EBV)
 • Parasitic
 • Fungal
Congestive
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Infiltrative - Non-Malignant ... Infiltrative - Malignant ... Spherocytosis • Acquired ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Algorithm and Differential Diagnosis of Macroscopic Hematuria
Important Historical Elements:
- Painless: suggests malignancy
- Painful: suggests calculi/infection
- Urinalysis:
Algorithm and Differential ... Painless: suggests malignancy ... RBC’s, RBC/WBC casts ... Diagnosis #EM #IM ... #Differential #Algorithm
Differential Diagnosis of Hypoglycemia
Evaluation of Hypoglycemia
Patients with known diabetes who are not systemically ill and can
extensive workup is required ... Diagnosis #EM #IM ... #Differential #Algorithm ... #Drugs #Malignancy
Hematuria Workup and Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Confirm hematuria → Urinalysis >3 RBCs/HPF, exclude mimics, repeat testing
and Diagnosis Algorithm ... Risk factors for malignancy ... Nephrology if cause ... identified by UW IM ... Hematuria #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Management of patients with known or suspected malignant pleural effusion (MPE) - An Official ATS/STS/STR Clinical
known or suspected malignant ... individualized on a case-by-case ... Escalation of care ... #Malignant #Pleural ... Effusions #MPE #Algorithm
Management of patients with known or suspected malignant pleural effusion (MPE) - An Official ATS/STS/STR Clinical
known or suspected malignant ... individualized on a case-by-case ... Escalation of care ... #Algorithm #Effusion ... #Malignant #Management
A blood test and/or 24 hour urine collection for the breakdown product of adrenaline & noradrenaline
In certain cases ... scanning may be required ... #Diagnosis #IM # ... Pheo #Diagnosis #Algorithm