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Diagnostic Framework for Hemolysis - Intravascular vs Extravascular Causes
Intravascular Hemolysis:
 • Mechanical Trauma (Microangiopathic hemolytic anemia):
Causes Intravascular ... usually IgG) (e.g. lupus ... • Infections: Malaria ... #Causes #differential ... #diagnosis #hematology
Causes of Extravascular and Intravascular Hemolysis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Extravascular - Spleen and RES-mediated hemolysis
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Causes of Extravascular ... Infections • Malaria ... #Extravascular ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes ... #Hematology
Differential Diagnosis for Hemolytic Anemia
Intrinsic Causes:
 • Enzyme deficiencies ex. G6PD, pyruvate kinase 
 • Hemoglobinopathies
Anemia Intrinsic Causes ... Bartonella, Babesia, Malaria ... , spider/snake bites ... IVIG infusion Intravascular ... classification #hematology
Causes of Diffuse Lymphadenopathy - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Reactive:
 - Systemic Inflammatory
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Causes of Diffuse ... • Systemic Lupus ... • Insect Bites ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes ... #Hematology #Oncology
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Epidemiology: 10-180/100,000, Typically Age 20-40, F:M
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus ... Manifestations: Malar ... , oral ulcers, Lupus ... Positive in 60-80% of cases ... Management #Summary #rheumatology
Drug Induced Lupus vs SLE
Drug Induced Lupus (DIL):
 • Epidemiology: -10% of all lupus cases, drug-dependent,
cases, drug-dependent ... & NPSLE rare, Malar ... Discontinuation of causal ... Manifestations: Malar ... comparison #table #rheumatology
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)
Pathophysiology: Triggering factor (infection,...)→Activation of CD8 T cells (IFN-y) → Excessive activation of macrophages
Leishmaniosis, malaria ... lymphoma (DLBCL, intravascular ... Drugs, Unknown cause ... 100 mg/m2) : in case ... treatment #summary #rheumatology
Bleeding and Bruising - Disorders of Hemostasis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

== Quantitative or Qualitative defect in
inhibitor and lupus ... Willebrand syndrome • Lupus ... , disseminated intravascular ... discern these causes ... Differential #Diagnosis #Hematology
Drug Induced Lupus (DIL)
 • Epidemiology: -10% of all lupus cases, drug-dependent, 4:1 to 1:1 F:M
Drug Induced Lupus ... Epidemiology: -10% of all lupus ... & NPSLE rare, Malar ... Discontinuation of causal ... #DIL #rheumatology