4 results
Hemolytic Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Sickle cells - Consider sickle cell disease (diverse genotypes):
Hemolytic Anemia ... with or without platelet ... thrombocytopenia - DIC, TTP ... #workup #hematology ... #testing
Approach to Thrombocytosis - Elevated Platelet Count - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Peripheral Smear concerning for malignancy?
Thrombocytosis - Elevated Platelet ... for workup, including ... blood loss, Acute hemolysis ... , deficiency anemia ... Matthew Ho, MD
Causes of Thrombocytopenia and Platelet Disorders - Differential Diagnosis and Workup
History:
 - Prior platelet count, family
Diagnosis and Workup ... smear, HIV/HCV testing ... changes), high MCV anemia ... Refractory ITP, ... #hematology
Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)

What?
Myelodysplastic syndromes are a group of disorders caused by blood cells that are poorly
formed or don’t work ... Thrombocytopenia (ITP ... Workup: • Complete ... Treatment: Goals: Treating ... Syndromes #diagnosis #hematology