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Hemolytic Anemias - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Signs of anemia and hemolysis:
 • ↓ Haptoglobin
 • ↑ LDH
Hemolytic Anemias ... of anemia and hemolysis ... Haptoglobin • ↑ LDH ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #hematology
Hemolysis - Diagnostic Algorithm and Causes

Increased red cell production: 
 • Increased Reticulocytosis/polychromasia 
 • Erythroid
Hemolysis - Diagnostic ... Algorithm and Causes ... • Increased LDH ... #Hemolytic #Anemia ... Causes #Workup #Hematology
Elevated Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH) - Differential Diagnosis Framework

LDH is a cytoplasmic enzyme present in tissues throughout
- Differential Diagnosis ... RBCs, muscle, liver ... anemia, PNH, immune ... - Pernicious anemia ... #differential #diagnosis
Algorithmic Approach to Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework by MCV

Microcytic (MCV < 80) "TAILS":
 • Thalassemia
Algorithmic Approach ... Diagnosis Framework ... , CKD • Hemolytic ... Non-megaloblastic: Liver ... #hematology
TTP - Laboratory Evaluation for Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura

Activity of von Willebrand factor-cleaving protease activity - A
result in severe anemia ... anemia Indirect ... dehydrogenase (LDH ... tissue damage from ischemia ... #Workup #Hematology
Causes of Anemia by Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Low Mean Corpuscular Volume (<80
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Low ... • Bleeding • Hemolysis ... Renal Disease, Liver ... #Hematology
Causes of Anemia with elevated Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Normal Blood Smear
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with elevated Mean ... - Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Normal ... #Algorithm #Causes ... #Hematology
Thrombocytopenia and Pregnancy
Three syndromes in the critically ill pregnant woman who presents with coagulation defects.
1) HELLP
defects. 1) HELLP (Hemolysis ... , Elevated Liver ... pre-eclampsia * High LDH ... Obstetrics #OBGyn #Hematology ... #Diagnosis #Comparison
Thrombocytopenia and Pregnancy - TTP/HUS, HELLP Syndrome and Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy (AFLP)
Three syndromes in
defects. 1) HELLP (Hemolysis ... , Elevated Liver ... pre-eclampsia * High LDH ... AFLP #obstetrics #hematology ... #diagnosis #table
Elevated Liver Enzymes - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Severe ALT > 15x ULN
 • Viral
 • Drugs/Toxins
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Elevated Liver Enzymes ... - Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Severe ... Drugs/Toxins • Ischemia ... Others #LFTs #Hepatology