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Algorithm for workup of thrombocytopenia based on observation of the peripheral blood film. 
TTP/HUS indicates thrombotic
Algorithm for workup ... of thrombocytopenia ... indicates thrombotic thrombocytopenic ... How to approach thrombocytopenia ... , Hematology 2012
Thrombocytopenia - Workup Algorithm
A common consult I receive.

Dr. Joseph Shatzel @Clotmaster

#Thrombocytopenia #Workup #Algorithm #Diagnosis #Differential #Hematology
Thrombocytopenia ... - Workup Algorithm ... Clotmaster #Thrombocytopenia ... #Workup #Algorithm ... #Differential #Hematology
Algorithm for the Evaluation of Thrombocytopenia

#Diagnosis #Hematology #Thrombocytopenia #Workup #Algorithm #Ddxof
Evaluation of Thrombocytopenia ... #Diagnosis #Hematology ... #Thrombocytopenia ... #Workup #Algorithm
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus - Summary
Antinuclear (ANA) - 95% - Initial screening test
Anti-dsDNA - 50%
 • Associated
Erythematosus - Summary Antinuclear ... Anti-UI-ribonucleoprotein - 35% • Raynaud ... Summary #diagnosis #rheumatology
Antinuclear Antibody Testing - Nuclear and Cytoplasmic Patterns
Nuclear Patterns:
 • Homogeneous pattern: 
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Antinuclear Antibody ... SSc, PM/SSc OS, Raynaud ... CTD-ILD, IIM, Raynaud ... ARUPLabs #ANA #Antinuclear ... differential #diagnosis #rheumatology
Causes of Thrombocytopenia and Platelet Disorders - Differential Diagnosis and Workup
History:
 - Prior platelet count, family
Causes of Thrombocytopenia ... Diagnosis and Workup ... patients with thrombocytopenia ... Diagnosis #Causes #Workup ... #hematology
4T Score for Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia

Interpretation of the 4T score:
0-3 points:  Low probability (<<1%)
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Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia ... - No further workup ... HeparinInduced #Thrombocytopenia ... Diagnosis #Criteria #Hematology
Clinical Features of Systemic Lupus (SLE)
General: Fever (50%), Depression, Fatigue (75%), Weight loss (50%)
Eye: Sjögrens (15%)
Skin
defect (rare) Raynaud's ... Leucopenia/lymphopenia, Thrombocytopenia ... symptoms #diagnosis #rheumatology
Antinuclear antibodies and Systemic lupus
Anti-dsDNA	60-80%	Association with disease activity (when with Farr assay) and lupus nephritis. Can
Antinuclear antibodies ... with MCTD and Raynaud's ... Lupusreference #Antinuclear ... erythematosus #diagnosis #rheumatology
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus - Diagnosis
Manifestations:
 - Arthritis 69%
 - Malar rash 40%
 - Fever 36%
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Photosensitivity 29% - Raynaud's ... Neurological 12% - Thrombocytopenia ... #differential #rheumatology