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Approach to Thrombocytosis - Elevated Platelet Count - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Peripheral Smear concerning for malignancy?
→ Refer to hematology ... , deficiency anemia ... : Chronic infections ... and viral infections ... #Algorithm #hematology
Common Variable Immunodeficiency (CVID)

What?
CVID: Immunodeficiency disorder with hypogammaglobulinemia -> increased infection risk secondary to impaired B-cell
Immunodeficiency disorder ... impaired B-cell differentiation ... levels are within normal ... syndrome, HIV) ... #hematology #diagnosis
Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)

What?
Myelodysplastic syndromes are a group of disorders caused by blood cells that are poorly
are a group of disorders ... age 70 years Symptoms ... Marrow Failure • Chronic ... • Parvovirus infection ... #diagnosis #hematology
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia - Summary

Cancer affecting lymphocytes/Mature B cell neoplasm
 • Lymphocytes accumulate in large numbers
with no early symptoms ... weeks without infection ... Physical Exam/Signs ... • Neutropenia, anemia ... workup #oncology #hematology