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Diagnostic Framework for Hemolysis - Intravascular vs Extravascular Causes
Intravascular Hemolysis:
 • Mechanical Trauma (Microangiopathic hemolytic anemia):
coagulation (DIC ... thrombocytopenic purpura ... hemoglobinuria (PNH) Extravascular ... #Hemolytic #Intravascular ... #Extravascular
Petechiae/Purpura - Diagnostic Algorithm. Pathophysiology: 1) Represent the passage of erythrocytes from the intravascular to extravascular
erythrocytes from the intravascular ... to extravascular ... #Palpable #Algorithm ... #Differential # ... Ddxof
Purpura - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Non-blanchable, dark red to purple, hemorrhagic skin lesions that result from leakage
Purpura - Differential ... disorders, coagulation ... PURPURA: Platelet ... DIC/TTP/HUS - Hemolytic ... #nonpalpable #dermatology
Algorithm for the outpatient management of thrombocytopenia. 
(DIC = disseminated intravascular coagulation; EDTA = ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid;
Algorithm for the ... outpatient management ... = disseminated intravascular ... coagulation; EDTA ... enzymes, and low platelet
Causes of Bleeding / Bruising - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Thrombocytopenia - Quantitative Defect
 • Decreased Production
 •
Diagnosis Algorithm ... Sequestration Disordered ... Platelet Function ... • Disseminated Intravascular ... #Causes #Hematology
Causes of Purpura or Easy Bruising in Children

Platelet count reduced, i.e. thrombocytopenia
 - Increased platelet destruction
Non-immune - Haemolytic ... (disseminated intravascular ... coagulation) ... bypass Vascular disorders ... pediatrics #diagnosis #differential
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) Overview

Increased Clotting and Consumption of Clotting Factors

Findings:
 • Bleeding
 • Recent history
Disseminated Intravascular ... • Palpable variants ... #Disseminated #Intravascular ... causes #treatment #management ... #hematology
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

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