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Hemolysis - Diagnostic Algorithm and Causes

Increased red cell production: 
 • Increased Reticulocytosis/polychromasia 
 • Erythroid
Algorithm and Causes ... #Hemolytic #Anemia ... #Causes #Workup ... #Hematology #Diagnosis ... GrepMed Recommended Text
Causes of Anemia with Normal Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Decreased WBCs
 - Decreased/NormaI
Causes of Anemia ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Bleed • Hemolysis ... Inflammation • Cancer ... #Causes #Hematology
Approach to Thrombocytosis - Elevated Platelet Count - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Peripheral Smear concerning for malignancy?
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... blood loss, Acute hemolysis ... , deficiency anemia ... Rebound effect from treatment ... Malignancy: Metastatic cancer
Global Alliance algorithm to improve outcomes in acne.
†With small nodules (>0.5–1 cm).
‡Consider physical removal of comedones.
§Second
Global Alliance algorithm ... Second course in case ... #Management #Dermatology ... PrimaryCare #Acne #Treatment ... #Algorithm
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
Leukocytosis, anemia ... > 10 days - Hemoptysis ... foreign body, cancer ... #differential #causes ... #management #treatment
Common Variable Immunodeficiency (CVID)

What?
CVID: Immunodeficiency disorder with hypogammaglobulinemia -> increased infection risk secondary to impaired B-cell
Lymphoma or other cancers ... gastric and breast cancer ... and autoimmune hemolytic ... anemia) • Systemic ... DDX - Other causes
Hodgkin's Lymphoma Overview

Hodgkin's lymphoma (HL) is an uncommon hematological malignancy arising from mature B cells. It
Weight loss • Anemia ... nodosum • Immune hemolytic ... anemia • Pain ... Hodgkin Lymphoma Treatment ... #oncology #management
Giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) definition: Most common systemic inflammatory vasculitis in older adults
systemic complaints- anemia ... the “Chewing gum test ... of the steroid treatment ... Treatment of GCA ... Symptoms #Diagnosis #Management