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Diagnostic Framework for Hemolysis - Intravascular vs Extravascular Causes
Intravascular Hemolysis:
 • Mechanical Trauma (Microangiopathic hemolytic anemia):
anemia): ... intravascular coagulation ... (DIC) - HELLP ... lymphoproliferative disorders ... #differential #
Purpura - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Non-blanchable, dark red to purple, hemorrhagic skin lesions that result from leakage
Purpura - Differential ... , coagulation disorders ... disorders CAUSES ... /TTP/HUS - Hemolytic ... anemia - Splenomegaly
Causes of Thrombocytopenia and Platelet Disorders - Differential Diagnosis and Workup
History:
 - Prior platelet count, family
- Differential ... - History of bleeding ... : INR/PT, aPTT(liver ... changes), high MCV anemia ... #Differential #
Causes of Iron Deficiency
 • Diet: ↓ Intake, e.g. vegan, Malnutrition, Polyphenol / tannins, ↓ Vitamin
Celiac, Enteritis, Bleeding ... hepcidin) • Others: Hemolysis ... Iron metabolism disorders ... #differential # ... diagnosis #anemia
Bleeding and Bruising - Disorders of Hemostasis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

== Quantitative or Qualitative defect in
Hemostasis - Differential ... inhibitor of a coagulation ... Warfarin • Acute DIC ... discern these causes ... disease • Acute DIC
Causes of Purpura or Easy Bruising in Children

Platelet count reduced, i.e. thrombocytopenia
 - Increased platelet destruction
Causes of Purpura ... purpura - DIC ... intravascular coagulation ... Purpura #Bruising #Causes ... pediatrics #diagnosis #differential