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ANA (Antinuclear Antibody) and ANCA (Antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies)
 • Systemic lupus erythematosus
   1. Anti-dsDNA
Antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies ... scleroderma) - Anti-Scl ... seen in 30—70% of cases ... Antineutrophil #antibodies ... #diagnosis #rheumatology
Causes of Anemia with elevated Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Normal Blood Smear
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Causes of Anemia ... Corpuscular Volume (MCV ... B12 - Anti-IF Antibodies ... B12 - Anti-IF Antibodies ... #Hematology
Causes of Thrombocytopenia and Platelet Disorders - Differential Diagnosis and Workup
History:
 - Prior platelet count, family
Causes of Thrombocytopenia ... anti-phospholipid antibodies ... changes), high MCV ... patients if the cause ... #Workup #hematology
Causes of Anemia by Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Low Mean Corpuscular Volume (<80
Causes of Anemia ... Corpuscular Volume (MCV ... Renal Disease, Liver ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes ... #Hematology
Hydroxychloroquine Serum Measurement in SLE
 • Terminal elimination half-life = 40 days ([HCQI reflects long-term intake)
probably < 1500ng/mL ... suspected) • In case ... • Special cases ... (e.g. renal failure ... Measurement #SLE #rheumatology
Multiple Myeloma and Monoclonal Gammopathies
C - HyperCalcemia- calcium > 11 mg/dL / >1 mg/dL the ULN
R
dL the ULN R - Renal ... /dL or CC < 40 ml ... Causes of false- ... amyloidosis Other causes ... MGUS #diagnosis #hematology
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency
Addison's Disease - Damage of the adrenal glands with lack of cortisol, androgens and
aldosterone Causes ... Lung cancer • Renal ... 21-Hydroxylase Antibodies ... 21-hydroxylase antibodies ... Administer 250 mcg
Causes of Anemia with Normal Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Decreased WBCs
 - Decreased/NormaI
Causes of Anemia ... Corpuscular Volume (MCV ... Reticulocytosis • Renal ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes ... #Hematology
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) Overview

Increased Clotting and Consumption of Clotting Factors

Findings:
 • Bleeding
 • Recent history
Bleeding (64%) • Renal ... HIT: Heparin-PF4 antibodies ... Treat primary cause ... Coagulation #diagnosis #causes ... treatment #management #hematology
Blood Transfusion Reactions

Immune Mediated:
 • Febrile Non-Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction (FNHTR): Most common immune reaction to transfusion.
Rh) & recipient antibodies ... , DIC, hypoTN, renal ... Causes purpura & ... TRALI): Leading cause ... diagnosis #management #hematology