5 results
Thrombocytopenia and Pregnancy
Three syndromes in the critically ill pregnant woman who presents with coagulation defects.
1) HELLP
(Hemolysis, Elevated ... Liver tests, Low Platelets ... #Pregnancy #TTPHUS ... #HELLP #AFLP #Obstetrics ... #OBGyn #Hematology
Thrombocytopenia and Pregnancy - TTP/HUS, HELLP Syndrome and Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy (AFLP)
Three syndromes in
(Hemolysis, Elevated ... Liver tests, Low Platelets ... #TTPHUS #HELLP ... #AFLP #obstetrics ... #hematology #diagnosis
Hemolytic Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Sickle cells - Consider sickle cell disease (diverse genotypes):
- Differential ... with or without platelet ... Schistocytes, thrombocytopenia ... - DIC, TTP, HELLP ... #workup #hematology
Approach to Thrombocytosis - Elevated Platelet Count - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Peripheral Smear concerning for malignancy?
→ Refer to hematology ... blood loss, Acute hemolysis ... Vasculitides, IBD, Celiac disease ... • Reaction to Medications ... #hematology
Liver Disease in Pregnancy
Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy (ICP)
 • Onset/Trimester: 25-32 weeks
 • Typical clinical features:
enzymes, and Low Platelets ... , Thrombocytopenia ... #Pregnancy #hepatology ... #obstetrics #hepatitis ... #comparison #differential