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Abnormal Liver Function Tests - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm for Transaminitis
Hepatocellular Pattern (ALT or AST > ALP):
Tests - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... PSC, Alcoholic Hep ... , Drugs, Infection ... #hepatology #LiverFunctionTests
Hodgkin's Lymphoma vs Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma - Comparison

Hodgkin's Lymphoma:
 • Epidemiology: young adults 20-30, older 50-70
 •
., HIV), EBV infection ... also arise in normal ... Differential Diagnosis ... Lymphomas • Other hematologic ... #differential #hematology
Greater Trochanteric Bursa Injection 

Usually roll patient on side, find the most tender spot, approximately an
leg well below hip ... #clinical #video ... #procedure #rheumatology ... #sports #msk #orthopedics ... #hip
Causes of Thrombocytopenia and Platelet Disorders - Differential Diagnosis and Workup
History:
 - Prior platelet count, family
- Differential Diagnosis ... procedures - Infection ... K), H. pylori test ... thyroid function test ... Causes #Workup #hematology
Causes of Thrombocytopenia - Differential Diagnosis Framework
Decreased Production:
 - Drugs (chemo, yang, sulfa, acetaminophen, NSAIDs, quinine,
- Differential Diagnosis ... etc) - Viral: HIV ... Cirrhosis with portal ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Framework #hematology
Dorsal Foot Corticosteroid Injection

Uncommon dorsum of foot injection. Try to move fluid in tendon to see
Dorsal Foot Corticosteroid ... Injection Uncommon ... #clinical #video ... physicalexam #procedure #msk ... orthopedics #sports #rheumatology
Purpura - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Non-blanchable, dark red to purple, hemorrhagic skin lesions that result from leakage
- Differential Diagnosis ... SLE) - Viral infections ... Ig A vasculitis/HSP ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #hematology #rheumatology
Hemolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

1) Environment
  - Fragmentation
  - MAHA: TTP, HUS, DIC, HELLP
- Differential Diagnosis ... Internal (RBC) - Infections ... Laboratory Tests ... Blood Smear ↑ abnormal ... #hematology
Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT) - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

Presentation: 
 • Plts ↓50% (nadir
) - Diagnosis and ... skin necrosis (at injection ... approach for post-test ... : Confirmatory test ... Management #Treatment #Hematology
Cold Agglutinin Disease

3 Types of Cold Sensitive Antibodies:
  1. Cold Agglutinins (CAD)
  2. Donath-Landsteiner
Mycoplasma, EBV, HIV ... Test: Donath-Landsteiner ... test #cold # ... hemolytic #anemia #hematology ... #diagnosis