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Hemolytic Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Sickle cells - Consider sickle cell disease (diverse genotypes):
- Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... with or without platelet ... Consider RBC membrane disorder ... #workup #hematology
Pancytopenia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • 12-13 g/dL,
 • ANC < 1800/uL,
 • platelet < 150,000/uL

Initial
Diagnosis Algorithm ... < 1800/uL, • platelet ... /uL Initial Workup ... ↑ Destruction (hemolysis ... #hematology #workup
Causes of Excessive Daytime Sleepiness - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Insufficient Sleep
 • Poor Sleep Hygiene
 • Insomnia
Daytime Sleepiness - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Shift Work) Sleep ... • Neurologic ... Depression • Anxiety
Causes of Thrombocytopenia and Platelet Disorders - Differential Diagnosis and Workup
History:
 - Prior platelet count, family
Disorders - Differential ... Diagnosis and Workup ... (CVID, WAS), (neurologic ... #Disorders #Differential ... #hematology
Causes of Bleeding / Bruising - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Thrombocytopenia - Quantitative Defect
 • Decreased Production
 •
Diagnosis Algorithm ... Sequestration Disordered ... Platelet Function ... Iatrogenic) • Liver ... #Causes #Hematology
Approach to Thrombocytosis - Elevated Platelet Count - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Peripheral Smear concerning for malignancy?
Count - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... for workup, including ... blood loss, Acute hemolysis ... #Differential #
Purpura - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Non-blanchable, dark red to purple, hemorrhagic skin lesions that result from leakage
Purpura - Differential ... DIC/TTP/HUS - Hemolytic ... deficiency • Liver ... Vasculopathy #Purpura #Differential ... #nonpalpable #dermatology
Anxiety Disorders Associated with Panic - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Panic Disorder - Recurrent, Unexpected Panic Attacks
Specific Phobia
Anxiety Disorders ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Spaces, Being in a Line ... Work or School) ... #Differential #
Causes of Fatigue - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Endocrine
 • Hypo/Hyperthyroidism
 • Diabetes
 • Pituitary Insufficiency
 • Adrenal
Diagnosis Algorithm ... Renal Failure • Liver ... Pulmonary Disease Neurologic ... Psychogenic • Anxiety ... • Somatization Disorder
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Diagnosis Algorithm ... Thrombocytopenia - Abnormal platelet ... Vasculitis - Collagen disorders ... deficiency Work ... #Causes #dermatology