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Algorithm for workup of thrombocytopenia based on observation of the peripheral blood film. 
TTP/HUS indicates thrombotic
Algorithm for workup ... the peripheral blood ... , Hematology 2012 ... #Differential #Algorithm ... #Evaluation
Causes of Thrombocytopenia and Platelet Disorders - Differential Diagnosis and Workup
History:
 - Prior platelet count, family
Causes of Thrombocytopenia ... plateletcount), peripheral blood ... : INR/PT, aPTT(liver ... - Bone marrow evaluation ... #Workup #hematology
Causes of Bleeding / Bruising - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Thrombocytopenia - Quantitative Defect
 • Decreased Production
 •
Causes of Bleeding ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Thrombocytopenia ... Iatrogenic) • Liver ... #Causes #Hematology
Causes of Anemia with elevated Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Normal Blood Smear
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Causes of Anemia ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Normal Blood Smear ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #Hematology
Pruritus - Generalized Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Systemic and Primary Causes
== Primary Skin Lesions ==
Macules /
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Systemic and Primary Causes ... / Systemic == Blood ... #generalized #dermatology ... #causes
Eosinophil Disorders Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Peripheral blood eosinophilia/hypereosinophilia uncovered incidentally during medical evaluation or
Disorders Testing Algorithm ... • Peripheral blood ... during medical evaluation ... for secondary causes ... Differential #diagnosis #hematology
ANTI-MDA5 DERMATOMYOSITIS

Cutaneous manifestations:
• Periorbital heliotrope (blue-purple) rash with edema
• Erythematous rash on the face, or the
onset [33-74%] • Blood ... disease and ILD • Liver ... Liver biopsies show ... muscle weakness Phenotype ... #dermatology #diagnosis
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) Overview

Increased Clotting and Consumption of Clotting Factors

Findings:
 • Bleeding
 • Recent history
ABO incompatible blood ... DIC • Severe Liver ... Treat primary cause ... Coagulation #diagnosis #causes ... treatment #management #hematology
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Causes of Petechial ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... hemostasis: - Thrombocytopenia ... : • Complete blood ... #Causes #dermatology
Pruritus - No Primary Skin Lesion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Blood Glucose:
 • Diabetes Mellitus
Liver Function Tests/Enzymes:
Blood Glucose ... Diabetes Mellitus Liver ... • Cholestatic liver ... #generalized #dermatology ... #causes