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Approach to Thrombocytosis - Elevated Platelet Count - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Peripheral Smear concerning for malignancy?
Platelet Count - Differential ... → Refer to hematology ... workup, including BM ... hemolysis, deficiency anemia ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #hematology
Pancytopenia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • 12-13 g/dL,
 • ANC < 1800/uL,
 • platelet < 150,000/uL

Initial
Pancytopenia - Differential ... CBC with diff, BMP ... studies, PT/aPTT Differential ... #Pancytopenia #Differential ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #hematology
Causes of Thrombocytopenia and Platelet Disorders - Differential Diagnosis and Workup
History:
 - Prior platelet count, family
Platelet Disorders - Differential ... changes), high MCV anemia ... or if a primary hematologic ... When do you do a BM ... #Workup #hematology
Approach to Thrombotic Microangiopathy (TMA) - Differential Diagnosis and Management Algorithm

Suspected TMA: Unexplained thrombocytopenia + MAHA
Microangiopathy (TMA) - Differential ... Initial labs: CBC, BMP ... Microangiopathy #TMA #Differential ... Management #Algorithm #hematology
Anemia Diagnostic Algorithm

Mean corpuscular (cell) volume (MCV): Average RBC size. Under 80 = microcytic. Between 80-95
Anemia Diagnostic ... in bone marrow (BM ... under 2%, then BM ... for degree of anemia ... Diagnosis #Workup #Hematology
Generalized Weakness - Differential Diagnosis Framework
"l feel weak":
 • Infectious: Influenza, EBV, PNA, Bacteremia, Sepsis
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Generalized Weakness - Differential ... ILD, OSA, pHTN, Anemia ... Polyneuropathy, ALS), NMJ ... Generalized #Weakness #Differential ... #Diagnosis #causes
Causes of Neutropenia - Differential Diagnosis
Neonate:
 - Infection - by far the most common cause
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- Differential ... replacing the BM ... Megaloblastic anemia-rare ... replacing the BM-common ... #hematology
Aplastic Anemia - Overview

Who?
• M = F
• 3 peaks:	1) Childhood	2) 15-25 years	3) >60 years

What?
• Aplastic anemia
Aplastic Anemia ... • Aplastic anemia ... Toxic injury to BM ... and petechiae Causes ... #oncology #hematology
Acid Base Disorders - Blood Gas Interpretation

Steps for Blood Gas Interpretation: 
1. Acidemia or Alkalemia? 
2.
Differentials? ... ABG And BMP Normal ... mmHg • HCO3 (on BMP ... Renal failure (uremia ... Base #Gas #VBG #differential
Fatigue and IBD Algorithm
 • 40-50% patients have fatigue despite clinical remission
 • Risk factors: BMI,
Risk factors: BMI ... , Anemia • Prevalence ... Crohn's > UC Anemia ... Receptor (sTfR) to differentiate ... /other causes