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Approach to Elevated aPTT / PT - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

aPTT: Intrinsic / Final
PT: Extrinsic / Final

By
Approach to Elevated aPTT ... / PT - Differential ... #Elevated #aPTT ... INR #Algorithm #Hematology ... #differential #
Pancytopenia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • 12-13 g/dL,
 • ANC < 1800/uL,
 • platelet < 150,000/uL

Initial
Pancytopenia - Differential ... iron studies, PT/aPTT ... Differential ... sequestration (splenomegaly ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #hematology
Causes of Neutropenia with Pancytopenia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Sequestration:
 • Splenomegaly
Marrow Infiltration:
 • Hematologic and non-hematologic
Pancytopenia - Differential ... Sequestration: • Splenomegaly ... Infiltration: • Hematologic ... and non-hematologic ... #Neutropenia #Differential
Approach to Leukocytosis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Features of hematologic malignancy:
 • Symptoms: B-symptoms, bruising/bleeding, fatigue/weakness, immunosuppression
Leukocytosis - Differential ... Features of hematologic ... lymphadenopathy, petechiae, splenomegaly ... #Leukocytosis #Differential ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #hematology
Differential Diagnosis for a Prolonged PT and aPTT
If the PT and the aPTT are both prolonged,
Differential Diagnosis ... the PT and the aPTT ... binding • Massive ... Causes #diagnosis #differential ... #hematology #coagulation
Approach to Thrombotic Microangiopathy (TMA) - Differential Diagnosis and Management Algorithm

Suspected TMA: Unexplained thrombocytopenia + MAHA
Microangiopathy (TMA) - Differential ... antiglobulin test, PT/aPTT ... hemosiderin • PT/aPTT ... Microangiopathy #TMA #Differential ... Management #Algorithm #hematology
Causes of Prolonged PT (INR), Prolonged PTT
 • Prolonged PT (INR), Prolonged PTT
 • Prolonged PT
INR), Prolonged PTT ... INR), Prolonged PTT ... (INR), Normal PTT ... #PPT #PT #INR #Differential ... Algorithm #Causes #Hematology
Causes of Abnormal PT and/or aPTT
Prolonged Prothrombin Time (PT)
1. Acquired deficiency of FVII
Abnormal PT and/or aPTT ... typically prolong aPTT ... Massive hemorrhage ... Causes #diagnosis #differential ... #hematology #coagulation
Differential Diagnosis for Massive Splenomegaly
#Diagnosis  #Splenomegaly #Differential #Massive
Differential Diagnosis ... for Massive Splenomegaly ... #Diagnosis #Splenomegaly ... #Differential # ... Massive
Causes of Splenomegaly - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Infectious
 • Bacterial
 • Viral (EBV)
 • Parasitic
 • Fungal
Congestive
Causes of Splenomegaly ... - Differential ... Acquired causes #Splenomegaly ... Spleen #Enlarged #Differential ... Algorithm #Causes #Hematology