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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
Dyspnea - Considerations with Malignancy
Directly Malignancy Related:
 - Lymphangitic spread to lung
 - Malignant pleural effusion
metastases Treatment ... - Cytopenias (anemia ... Changes in Pre-Test ... differential #diagnosis #oncology ... #cancer #malignancy
Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MD) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
myelo (marrow) -dys- (abnormal) -plastic (shape) = funny-shaped cells
old, ~10,000 new cases ... cytopenias (usually anemia ... only curative treatment ... #treatment #hematology ... #oncology
Patient risk stratification algorithm for the treatment of cancer-associated thrombosis.

Currently, edoxaban and rivaroxaban are the only
stratification algorithm ... for the treatment ... #Algorithm #Anticoagulation ... #Management #Hematology ... #Oncology
Treatment algorithm for VTE in Malignancy

(A) Suggested treatment algorithm for symptomatic and incidental DVT or PE
Treatment algorithm ... incidental DVT or PE in cancer ... thrombosis in cancer ... #Management #Hematology ... #Oncology
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
Pleuritic chest pain, hemoptysis ... Leukocytosis, anemia ... > 10 days - Hemoptysis ... foreign body, cancer ... #management #treatment
Aplastic Anemia - Overview

Who?
• M = F
• 3 peaks:	1) Childhood	2) 15-25 years	3) >60 years

What?
• Aplastic anemia
Aplastic Anemia ... and petechiae Causes ... Treatment: ... #oncology #hematology ... #diagnosis #management