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Eosinophil Disorders Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Peripheral blood eosinophilia/hypereosinophilia uncovered incidentally during medical evaluation or
Eosinophil Disorders ... (common causes ... are asthma, allergy ... #Differential # ... diagnosis #hematology
Causes of Eosinophilia - Differential Diagnosis
Bugs:
 - Fungus (aspergillosis)
 - Viral (HIV)
 - Ectoparasites (scabies, myiasis)
Causes of Eosinophilia ... - Differential ... #Differential # ... Diagnosis #Causes ... #hematology
NAACP mnemonic for the major causes of Eosinophilia 
N = Neoplasia (CML, Hodgkins lymphoma) 
A =
for the major causes ... of Eosinophilia ... lymphoma) A = Allergy ... Connective tissue disorders ... #NAACP #Differential
Hypereosinophilia Syndrome (HES) - Diagnosis and Management
Definition: An absolute eosinophil count (AEC) greater than 1500 and
Secondary Causes ... : - Allergic disorders ... - Immunologic disorders ... #diagnosis #hematology ... #differential #
Causes of Leukocytosis and Leukopenia - Differential Diagnosis
 • Eosinophilia (AEC > 500, hypereosinophilia > 1500):
Causes of Leukocytosis ... and Leukopenia - Differential ... Diagnosis • Eosinophilia ... hypereosinophilia > 1500): Allergic ... #hematology
Basophilia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Basophils < 1% of the total white blood cell count
Basophils function similarly
Basophilia - Differential ... released during an allergic ... Myeloproliferative Disorders ... #Diagnosis #causes ... #hematology #basophils
Approach to Elevated Tryptase - Differential Diagnosis Framework

The DDx of elevated tryptase can be broken down
Elevated Tryptase - Differential ... ESRD & CAD • Eosinophilic ... GI Disorders ... #Diagnosis #hematology ... #allergy
Causes of Pseudocellulitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Cellulitis Mimics

Cellulitis: Deep skin and subcutaneous fat infection

Pseudo
- Differential ... antibiotics and avoid allergic ... Sarcoidosis • Eosinophilic ... Pseudocellulitis #Differential ... #dermatology #skin
Upper Lobe Lung Diseases - STAR CHASERS Mnemonic

S - Silicosis
T - Tuberculosis
A - Ankylosing Spondylitis
R -
Sarcoidosis E - Eosinophilic ... granulomatous disorders ... pulmonary apices caused ... pneumonitis - Allergic ... lung #diseases #differential
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
Focal inflammatory disorder ... tested and if negative ... • Infectious causes ... , MOG antibody disorders ... management #neurology #differential