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Purpura - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Non-blanchable, dark red to purple, hemorrhagic skin lesions that result from leakage
Purpura - Differential ... , coagulation disorders ... disorders CAUSES ... Defects: • DIC ... #Differential #
Causes of Abnormal PT and/or aPTT
Prolonged Prothrombin Time (PT)
1. Acquired deficiency of FVII
Causes of Abnormal ... Pre-analytical cause ... (DIC) c. ... #Prolonged #Causes ... #diagnosis #differential
Differential Diagnosis for a Prolonged PT and aPTT
If the PT and the aPTT are both prolonged,
Differential Diagnosis ... the PT and the aPTT ... intravascularcoagulation (DIC ... #diagnosis #differential ... #hematology #coagulation
Causes of Post-Partum Hemorrhage - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Blood Loss: >500mL post vaginal delivery OR >1000 mL
Causes of Post-Partum ... Hemorrhage - Differential ... thrombocytopenic purpura ... thrombocytopenic purpura ... (DIC) • Anti-coagulation
Diagnostic Framework for Hemolysis - Intravascular vs Extravascular Causes
Intravascular Hemolysis:
 • Mechanical Trauma (Microangiopathic hemolytic anemia):
intravascular coagulation ... (DIC) - HELLP ... thrombocytopenic purpura ... lymphoproliferative disorders ... #differential #
Causes of Purpura or Easy Bruising in Children

Platelet count reduced, i.e. thrombocytopenia
 - Increased platelet destruction
Causes of Purpura ... - DIC (disseminated ... intravascular coagulation ... #Bruising #Causes ... pediatrics #diagnosis #differential
Bleeding and Bruising - Disorders of Hemostasis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

== Quantitative or Qualitative defect in
of Hemostasis - Differential ... inhibitor of a coagulation ... Warfarin • Acute DIC ... discern these causes ... disease • Acute DIC
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Causes of Petechial ... Rash - Differential ... Vasculitis - Collagen disorders ... fulminans - DIC ... Complete blood count coagulation