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Hemolytic Anemias - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Signs of anemia and hemolysis:
 • ↓ Haptoglobin
 • ↑ LDH
- Differential ... Hemolysis: • Autoimmune ... Matthew Ho, MD PhD ... #Differential # ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #hematology
Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia (AIHA) - Differential Diagnosis Table

Warm AIHA (48-70%)
Cold AHA (16-32%)
 • Donath-Landsteiner HA (paroxysmal
Autoimmune Hemolytic ... Anemia (AIHA) - ... Differential Diagnosis ... Matthew Ho, MD PhD ... Diagnosis #Table #hematology
Approach to Leukocytosis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Features of hematologic malignancy:
 • Symptoms: B-symptoms, bruising/bleeding, fatigue/weakness, immunosuppression
Leukocytosis - Differential ... malignancy: • Symptoms ... : B-symptoms, bruising ... hepatomegaly • Labs: anemia ... Matthew Ho, MD PhD
Anemia - Hemolysis Diagnostic Algorithm
Autoimmune hemolytic anemia
Microangiopathic hemolytic anemia
Probable thalassemia

Dr. Eric Strong @DrEricStrong - Strong Medicine
Anemia - Hemolysis ... Diagnostic Algorithm Autoimmune ... hemolytic anemia ... #Algorithm #hematology ... #diagnosis #differential
Algorithmic Approach to Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework by MCV

Microcytic (MCV < 80) "TAILS":
 • Thalassemia
- Differential ... - Extrinsic: Autoimmune ... Matthew Ho, MD PhD ... MCV #Algorithm #Differential ... #Diagnosis #hematology
Generalized Hyperpigmentation Differentials
Use the Mnemonic "no skin SPARED"

Images from dermnet.nz and merckmanuals

Mnemonic from https://www.medscape.com/slideshow/dermatology-mnemonics-6011359#5 #diagnosis #differential
Hyperpigmentation Differentials ... the Mnemonic "no skin ... #5 #diagnosis #differential ... #symptoms #signs ... #dermatology #skin
Causes of Thrombocytopenia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 
Decreased Megakaryopoiesis
 • Aplastic Anemia
 • Toxic Damage (e.g.
Thrombocytopenia - Differential ... Megakaryopoiesis • Aplastic Anemia ... methotrexate) • Drugs Autoimmune ... Thrombocytopenia #Differential ... Algorithm #Causes #Hematology
Approach to Hypoproliferative Macrocytic Anemia

 • 812, Folate Deficiency
 • MDS+
 • Hypothyroid
 • Liver Disease
Hypoproliferative Macrocytic Anemia ... Matthew Ho, MD PhD ... #Macrocytic #Anemia ... #differential # ... diagnosis #algorithm #hematology
Warm Antibody Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia 
1) DIAGNOSE AIHA
 • Anemia: macrocytic > normocytic, ↑ reticulocytes
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Warm Antibody Autoimmune ... Hemolytic Anemia ... • Blood smear: Differential ... Warm #Antibody #Autoimmune ... management #treatment #rheumatology
Suspected Celiac Disease - Diagnosis Algorithm

Celiac disease suspected:
 • Signs and symptoms of celiac disease
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• Signs and symptoms ... Iron-deficiency anemia ... Individuals with autoimmune ... microscopic colitis Differential ... Matthew Ho, MD PhD