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Causes of Polycythemia (Erythrocytosis) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Relative - Normal RBC Mass / Decreased Plasma Volume
Causes of Polycythemia ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Increased PMNs • Polycythemia ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #Hematology
Polycythemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Polycythemia itself isn’t a diagnosis. Like many things, it is a condition
Diagnosis Algorithm ... an underlying cause ... Better call hematology ... exogenous, EPO levels: normal ... #workup #hematology
Causes of Splenomegaly - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Infectious
 • Bacterial
 • Viral (EBV)
 • Parasitic
 • Fungal
Congestive
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Hepatic, Portal, ... disorders (eg. polycythemia ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #Hematology
Erythrocytosis - Polycythemia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Elevated Hemoglobin:
 • Males: Hb > 16.5 g/dL/HCT ≥ 49%
 •
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... - Acquired Causes ... ), TEMPI (VEGF normal ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #hematology
Tinea Versicolor (Pityriasis versicolor) 
NOT a dermatophyte infection 
Caused by saprophytic, lipid-dependent yeasts 
Clinical 
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dermatophyte infection Caused ... and meatballs appearance ... antifungals • Oral ... Tinea #Versicolor #Dermatology ... #SkinRash #Diagnosis
Blood Disorders - Markers and Differential Diagnosis Algorithm 
Acute
 • Myloid (AML) - CD13, CD33, CD34,
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... o CML - bcr-able ... (-) - Polycythemia ... Blood #Disorders #hematology ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Appearance of Liver Lesions on Various Imaging Modalities
 • Computed Tomography (CT) - Arterial Phase, Portal
Appearance of Liver ... Arterial Phase, Portal ... differential #diagnosis #comparison ... #table #appearance ... #hepatology
Appearance of Liver Lesions on Computed Tomography (CT) - Arterial Phase, Portal Venous Phase and Delayed
Appearance of Liver ... Arterial Phase, Portal ... differential #diagnosis #comparison ... #table #appearance ... #hepatology
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Causes of Petechial ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Fever • Toxic appearance ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #dermatology
Central Retinal Artery Occlusion: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Inflammatory Disease: (i.e. GCA, SLE, GPA) ->
congenital defects) -> Abnormal ... anti-coagulation • Hematologic ... , sickle cell, polycythemia ... retinal edema caused ... results in a blurred appearance