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Algorithm for workup of thrombocytopenia based on observation of the peripheral blood film. 
TTP/HUS indicates thrombotic
for workup of thrombocytopenia ... TTP/HUS indicates ... thrombotic thrombocytopenic ... purpura/hemolytic ... , Hematology 2012
Thrombotic Microangiopathies - Primary Thrombotic Microangiopathy (TMA) - Differential Diagnosis Table

 • Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP)
Thrombotic Microangiopathies ... Diagnosis Table ... • Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic ... Purpura (TTP) ... Microangiopathy #TMA #hematology
Thrombotic Microangiopathy - TTP VS HUS

Big picture points : Often hard to differentiate the two entities,
Often hard to differentiate ... Microangiopathy #thrombocytopenic ... #purpura #TTP # ... #thrombocytopenia ... #Table #Hematology
Diagnostic Framework for Hemolysis - Intravascular vs Extravascular Causes
Intravascular Hemolysis:
 • Mechanical Trauma (Microangiopathic hemolytic anemia):
Mechanical Trauma (Microangiopathic ... microangiopathy: Thrombotic thrombocytopenic ... purpura (TTP), ... syndrome (HUS) ... #diagnosis #hematology
Thrombocytopenia and Pregnancy - TTP/HUS, HELLP Syndrome and Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy (AFLP)
Three syndromes in
Thrombocytopenia ... Pregnancy - TTP/HUS ... Bloodman #Pregnancy #Thrombocytopenia ... #obstetrics #hematology ... #comparison
Purpura - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Non-blanchable, dark red to purple, hemorrhagic skin lesions that result from leakage
inflammation • Thrombocytopenia ... Primary Causes: - Thrombocytopenia ... Diagnosis #hematology ... #rheumatology # ... #nonpalpable #dermatology
Thrombocytopenia and Pregnancy
Three syndromes in the critically ill pregnant woman who presents with coagulation defects.
1) HELLP
Thrombocytopenia ... @Bloodman #Thrombocytopenia ... TTPHUS #HELLP #AFLP ... Obstetrics #OBGyn #Hematology ... #Table
Blood Transfusion Reactions

Immune Mediated:
 • Febrile Non-Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction (FNHTR): Most common immune reaction to transfusion.
Post Transfusion Purpura ... Causes purpura & ... severe thrombocytopenia ... Occurs between 0-6 hrs ... diagnosis #management #hematology
Blood Product Transfusions One Pager Summary
Type and screen - determines blood type and detects in recipient
Post Transfusion Purpura ... Causes purpura & ... severe thrombocytopenia ... Occurs between 0-6 hrs ... diagnosis #management #hematology