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Purpura - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Non-blanchable, dark red to purple, hemorrhagic skin lesions that result from leakage
Purpura - Differential ... : Platelet Defects ... #Differential # ... Diagnosis #hematology ... #nonpalpable #dermatology
Approach to Leukocytosis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Features of hematologic malignancy:
 • Symptoms: B-symptoms, bruising/bleeding, fatigue/weakness, immunosuppression
Leukocytosis - Differential ... Features of hematologic ... anemia, ↑ MCV, ↑/↓ platelets ... Matthew Ho, MD PhD ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #hematology
Approach to Thrombocytosis - Elevated Platelet Count - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Peripheral Smear concerning for malignancy?
Count - Differential ... → Refer to hematology ... Matthew Ho, MD PhD ... #Differential # ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #hematology
Thrombocytopenia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Decreased production:
 • Bone marrow suppression
 • Bone marrow failure
 • Bone
Thrombocytopenia - Differential ... Matthew Ho, MD PhD ... Thrombocytopenia #Differential ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #hematology ... #platelets
Thrombotic Microangiopathies - Primary Thrombotic Microangiopathy (TMA) - Differential Diagnosis Table

 • Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP)
Microangiopathy (TMA) - Differential ... Thrombocytopenic Purpura ... Matthew Ho, MD PhD ... Microangiopathy #TMA #hematology ... #differential #
Pancytopenia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • 12-13 g/dL,
 • ANC < 1800/uL,
 • platelet < 150,000/uL

Initial
Pancytopenia - Differential ... < 1800/uL, • platelet ... Matthew Ho, MD PhD ... #Pancytopenia #Differential ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #hematology
Pigmented Purpuric Dermatoses (PPD) - Capillaritis

Group of chronic, benign, cutaneous eruptions characterized by the presence of
Pigmented Purpuric ... Dermatoses (PPD ... occasionally #PPD ... Dermatoses #Dermatosis #differential ... #diagnosis #dermatology
Henoch Schonlein Leg Rash - Palpable Purpura
Purpura: Low Platelets or Vasculitis?
45 years old, seen in our
Purpura: Low Platelets ... Palpable purpura ... Tip: To differentiate ... Rash #clinical #photo ... #dermatology #HSP
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Petechial Rash - Differential ... Thrombocytopenia - Abnormal platelet ... Henoch Schonlein Purpura ... Algorithm #Causes #dermatology ... #physicalexam
Christmas Tree Rash of Pityriasis rosea
 - small oval scaling patches
 - Christmas tree pattern
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palms/soles - Differential ... rosea #clinical #dermatology ... #photo #PhysicalExam