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Purpura - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Non-blanchable, dark red to purple, hemorrhagic skin lesions that result from leakage
Purpura - Differential ... : Platelet Defects ... Fulminans (DIC ... #Differential # ... #nonpalpable #dermatology
Petechiae/Purpura - Diagnostic Algorithm. Pathophysiology: 1) Represent the passage of erythrocytes from the intravascular to extravascular
erythrocytes from the intravascular ... vasculitis) or disorders ... #Diagnosis #Dermatology ... Palpable #Algorithm #Differential ... #Ddxof
Diagnostic Framework for Hemolysis - Intravascular vs Extravascular Causes
Intravascular Hemolysis:
 • Mechanical Trauma (Microangiopathic hemolytic anemia):
coagulation (DIC ... thrombocytopenic purpura ... lymphoproliferative disorders ... #Causes #differential ... #diagnosis #hematology
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) Overview

Increased Clotting and Consumption of Clotting Factors

Findings:
 • Bleeding
 • Recent history
Disseminated Intravascular ... Petechiae • Purpura ... : • Platelet count ... causes #treatment #management ... #hematology
Causes of Purpura or Easy Bruising in Children

Platelet count reduced, i.e. thrombocytopenia
 - Increased platelet destruction
- DIC (disseminated ... intravascular coagulation ... Congenital - Rare disorders ... bypass Vascular disorders ... pediatrics #diagnosis #differential
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Petechial Rash - Differential ... Thrombocytopenia - Abnormal platelet ... Vasculitis - Collagen disorders ... fulminans - DIC ... Algorithm #Causes #dermatology
Bleeding and Bruising - Disorders of Hemostasis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

== Quantitative or Qualitative defect in
of Hemostasis - Differential ... Qualitative defect in platelets ... characteristic of a platelet ... , disseminated intravascular ... disease • Acute DIC