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Thrombocytopenia and Pregnancy
Three syndromes in the critically ill pregnant woman who presents with coagulation defects.
1) HELLP
Pregnancy Three syndromes ... coagulation defects. 1) HELLP ... Pregnancy #TTPHUS #HELLP ... AFLP #Obstetrics #OBGyn ... Hematology #Diagnosis #Comparison
Nephritic vs Nephrotic Syndrome

Step 1: If the patient has hematuria and/or proteinuria, think about nephrotic/nephritic syndromes.
Step
Nephritic vs Nephrotic Syndrome ... nephrotic/nephritic syndromes ... Nephritic #Nephrotic #Syndrome ... #Comparison #Algorithm
Nephritic nephrotic algorithm. #kidney #Nephritic #Nephrotic #Syndrome #Comparison #Algorithm #Nephrology #Diagnosis
Nephritic nephrotic algorithm ... Nephritic #Nephrotic #Syndrome ... #Comparison #Algorithm
Thrombocytopenia and Pregnancy - TTP/HUS, HELLP Syndrome and Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy (AFLP)
Three syndromes in
Pregnancy - TTP/HUS, HELLP ... Syndrome and Acute ... Pregnancy (AFLP) Three syndromes ... coagulation defects. 1) HELLP ... diagnosis #table #comparison
Gestational Hypertension & Preeclampsia

Gestational Hypertension (gHTN) 
• BP > 140/90 
• Onset > 20 wks gestation
Mal Seizure HELLP ... Syndrome • Thrombocytopenia ... Criteria #Obstetrics #OBGyn
Causes of Vaginal Discharge - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Neoplastic:
 • Endometrium
 • Cervix
 • Vulva
 • Vagina
Systemic
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... vaginalis Toxic Shock Syndrome ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... Causes #Gynecology #OBGyn
Causes of Recurrent Pregnancy Loss - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Environmental:
 • Toxin (organic solvents, mercury, lead)
 •
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Antiphospholipid syndrome ... • Asherman's Syndrome ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... Causes #Obstetrics #OBGyn
Causes of Post-Partum Hemorrhage - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Blood Loss: >500mL post vaginal delivery OR >1000 mL
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... purpura (TTP) • HELLP ... syndrome • Disseminated ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... Causes #Obstetrics #OBGyn
Causes of Thrombocytopenia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 
Decreased Megakaryopoiesis
 • Aplastic Anemia
 • Toxic Damage (e.g.
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Non-lmmune: • HELLP ... Syndrome • TTP ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Causes of Growth Discrepancy: Large for Gestational Age - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Maternal Factors:
 • Multiparity
 •
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Sotos syndrome, ... , Weaver's syndrome ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... Causes #Obstetrics #OBGyn