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Hemolytic Anemias - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Signs of anemia and hemolysis:
 • ↓ Haptoglobin
 • ↑ LDH
Hemolytic Anemias - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Matthew Ho, MD PhD ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #hematology
Hepatic Masses on MRI - Differential Diagnosis by MRI Findings

Masses: Hemangioma, Adenoma, FNH, HCC, Fibrolamellar HCC,
Masses on MRI - Differential ... Diagnosis by MRI ... Hepato-Biliary Contrast ... Out-of-phase, DWI, ADC ... #hepatology #radiology
Approach to Thrombotic Microangiopathy (TMA) - Differential Diagnosis and Management Algorithm

Suspected TMA: Unexplained thrombocytopenia + MAHA
Diagnosis and Management ... function panel, Direct ... Matthew Ho, MD PhD ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Algorithm #hematology
Approach to Thrombocytosis - Elevated Platelet Count - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Peripheral Smear concerning for malignancy?
Platelet Count - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... → Refer to hematology ... Matthew Ho, MD PhD ... #hematology
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - Diagnosis and Management Summary
A defect in arterial oxygenation due to a gas exchange
and Management ... , 88% spec • Contrast-enhanced ... Arterial blood gas (ABC ... Positive findings on contrast-enhanced ... #hepatology
Pancytopenia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • 12-13 g/dL,
 • ANC < 1800/uL,
 • platelet < 150,000/uL

Initial
Diagnosis Algorithm ... 12-13 g/dL, • ANC ... Diagnosis: • ... Matthew Ho, MD PhD ... #hematology #workup
Approach to Conjugated Hyperbilirubinemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

1. Definition: T.bili elevation + >20% conjugated
2. Obtain RUQ
Diagnosis Algorithm ... Matthew Ho, MD PhD ... Hyperbilirubinemia #direct ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... gastroenterology #hepatology
Hemolytic Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Sickle cells - Consider sickle cell disease (diverse genotypes):
Hemolytic Anemia - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... genotypes): SS, SC ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #workup #hematology
Portopulmonary Hypertension
Presence of pulmonary arterial hypertension in a patient with portal hypertension
No other obvious causes (chronic
Diagnostic criteria ... mPAP > 25mmHg, PVR ... guanylate cyclase (sGC ... directly stimualtes sGC ... #management #hepatology
Negative Contrast Effect in Right Atrium - Differential Diagnosis
1. Small secundum ASD or PFO with left
Negative Contrast ... Atrium - Differential ... Diagnosis 1. ... #Negative #Contrast ... echocardiogram #s4c