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Hemolytic Anemias - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Signs of anemia and hemolysis:
 • ↓ Haptoglobin
 • ↑ LDH
- Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... / unconjugated bilirubin ... #Differential # ... Diagnosis #Algorithm
Jaundice Differential Diagnosis: A short guide

By Dr. Khudhur Mohammed @khudhur_moh

#jaundice #gastroenterology #algorithm #differential #diagnosis #hyperbilirubinemia #bilirubin
Jaundice Differential ... #jaundice #gastroenterology ... #algorithm #differential ... hyperbilirubinemia #bilirubin
Hemolysis - Diagnostic Algorithm and Causes

Increased red cell production: 
 • Increased Reticulocytosis/polychromasia 
 • Erythroid
Hemolysis - Diagnostic Algorithm ... breakdown • Anaemia ... Increased Serum bilirubin ... Hemolysis #Hemolytic #Anemia ... #Algorithm #Differential
Overall Approach to Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Blood Loss
 • Acute Bleed - Normocytic / Normochromic
- Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Increased Unconjugated Bilirubin ... Classification #Approach #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Approach to Conjugated Hyperbilirubinemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

1. Definition: T.bili elevation + >20% conjugated
2. Obtain RUQ
Diagnosis Algorithm ... Hyperbilirubinemia #direct #bilirubin ... #Differential # ... Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #gastroenterology
Classification of Jaundice
Unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia (predominantly indirect bilirubin)
 • Increased bilirubin production (eg, hemolytic anemias, hemolytic reactions,
• Increased bilirubin ... (eg, hemolytic anemias ... ) • Impaired bilirubin ... mutation in genes coding ... #unconjugated #differential
Suspected Celiac Disease - Diagnosis Algorithm

Celiac disease suspected:
 • Signs and symptoms of celiac disease
 •
Disease - Diagnosis Algorithm ... Iron-deficiency anemia ... microscopic colitis Differential ... Disease #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #gastroenterology
Stool / Poop Color - What it may mean
 • Brown: In general, healthy stool is
due to bile and bilirubin ... Green: Food may be moving ... #Poop #Color #Differential ... #diagnosis #gastroenterology
Causes of Pleural Effusion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Transudate - Hydrostatic
 • Congestive heart failure
 • Constrictive
Pleural Effusion - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... syndrome • Protein-losing ... • Asbestos • Uremia ... Pulmonary #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Ileal Pouch Disorders - Differential Diagnosis
 • Surgical/Mechanical: Anastomotic leak, Pelvic sepsis, Sinus, Fistula, Strictures, Efferent
Pouch Disorders - Differential ... Prolapse, Pouch folding ... Systemic/Metabolic: Anemia ... Pouch #Disorders #Differential ... Diagnosis #surgery #gastroenterology