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Causes of Anemia by Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Low Mean Corpuscular Volume (<80
Volume (MCV) - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... #MCV #Classification ... #Differential # ... #Causes #Hematology
Erythematous Rashes - THE ALGORITHMIC APPROACH

Characterized by diffuse redness of the skin due to
capillary congestion, erythematous
or absence of fever ... If fever is present ... disease, scarlet fever ... but without a fever ... #Diagnosis #Dermatology
Pruritus - Generalized Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Systemic and Primary Causes
== Primary Skin Lesions ==
Macules /
Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Xerosis (dry skin ... renal failure/uremia ... #generalized #dermatology ... Diagnosis #Algorithm
Maculopapular - Diagnostic Algorithm
Pathophysiology:
- Catch-all term with a wide range of potential pathophysiologic mechanisms and causative
Maculopapular - Diagnostic Algorithm ... instability - New-onset fever ... sulfa-drug - Skin ... #Diagnosis #Dermatology ... #Differential #
Hemolytic Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Sickle cells - Consider sickle cell disease (diverse genotypes):
Hemolytic Anemia ... - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... bartonella (oroya fever ... #workup #hematology
Aplastic Anemia - Overview

Who?
• M = F
• 3 peaks:	1) Childhood	2) 15-25 years	3) >60 years

What?
• Aplastic anemia
Presentation: • Fever ... Headaches • Pale skin ... recurrent infections/fevers ... index < 2 • EPO Level ... #diagnosis #management
Purpura - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Non-blanchable, dark red to purple, hemorrhagic skin lesions that result from leakage
Purpura - Differential ... purple, hemorrhagic skin ... - Hemolytic anemia ... mountain spotted fever ... #nonpalpable #dermatology
Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS)
Definition: 
 • Severe adverse drug reaction, characterized by
characterized by extensive skin ... Fever >38.5 2. ... Skin involvement ... Resolution > 15 days Differentials ... DRESS #Syndrome #dermatology
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Petechial Rash - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Red Flags: • Fever ... cryoglobulins • Skin ... #Causes #dermatology
Chest Pain Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
STEMI:
 - Hx: Pressure like CP, Radiation to arm/jaw, CAD risk
Diagnosis and Management ... Algorithm STEMI ... underlying dz (SLE, uremia ... friction rub, Fever ... #Algorithm #differential