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Causes of Diffuse and Localized Lymphadenopathy - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Reactive (Inflammatory / Infectious)
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Causes of Diffuse ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Metastatic) #Diffuse ... Lymphadenopathy #LAD ... #Causes #Hematology
Causes of Diffuse Lymphadenopathy - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Reactive:
 - Systemic Inflammatory
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Causes of Diffuse ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Hodgkin's Lymphoma #Diffuse ... Lymphadenopathy #LAD ... #Causes #Hematology
Sclerodactyly: Diffuse thickening of the skin on the hands, in this case due to Scleroderma. 
Note
Sclerodactyly: Diffuse ... hands, in this case ... Note loss of normal ... Images #Clinical ... #Photo #Dermatology
Causes of Extravascular and Intravascular Hemolysis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Extravascular - Spleen and RES-mediated hemolysis
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Causes of Extravascular ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Drug-induced AIHA - Abnormal ... Prosthetic heart valves ... #Causes #Hematology
Erythrocytosis - Polycythemia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Elevated Hemoglobin:
 • Males: Hb > 16.5 g/dL/HCT ≥ 49%
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Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Hemoglobin: • Males ... Polycythemia - Acquired Causes ... ), TEMPI (VEGF normal ... #hematology
THE LIMPING OR NON-WEIGHT BEARING CHILD PATHWAY

RED FLAGS - In all cases there are specific
markers which
FLAGS - In all cases ... - Follow local guidelines ... splenomegaly, abnormal ... cell disease Rheumatology ... #Limping #NWB #Algorithm
Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA) - Vasculitis Management Algorithm - ACR/VF 2021 Guidelines
 • Visual Symptoms/Loss or
Vasculitis Management Algorithm ... - ACR/VF 2021 Guidelines ... followed by daily oral ... Treatment #ACR2021 #Guidelines ... #algorithm #rheumatology
Hair Loss (Alopecia) - General (Diffuse and Focal) Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... - Drugs • Oral ... HairLoss #Alopecia #dermatology ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #causes
Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO) - Further Workup

 • CNS symptoms? Get an LP and imaging
Returning Traveler’ algorithm ... node biopsy • Clinical ... artery biopsy • Lab ... values supporting ... hematologic malignancies
SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)

Suspect:
Clinical evidence of (fatigue, rash, photosensitivity, inflammatory arthritis, weight loss, and fever) and
) Suspect: Clinical ... pneumonitis • Diffuse ... enteropathy, and diffuse ... Cytopenias • Cardiac valve ... flares • CRP normal