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Diagnostic Framework for Hemolysis - Intravascular vs Extravascular Causes
Intravascular Hemolysis:
 • Mechanical Trauma (Microangiopathic hemolytic anemia):
Causes Intravascular ... coagulation (DIC ... #Causes #differential ... #diagnosis #hematology ... #anemia
Causes of Extravascular and Intravascular Hemolysis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Extravascular - Spleen and RES-mediated hemolysis
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Causes of Extravascular ... Hemolysis - Differential ... immune-complex hemolytic anemia ... • MAHA (TTP, DIC ... #Hematology
Differential Diagnosis for Hemolytic Anemia
Intrinsic Causes:
 • Enzyme deficiencies ex. G6PD, pyruvate kinase 
 • Hemoglobinopathies
Differential Diagnosis ... for Hemolytic Anemia ... IVIG infusion Intravascular ... : TTP, HUS, DIC, ... classification #hematology
Causes of Abnormal PT and/or aPTT
Prolonged Prothrombin Time (PT)
1. Acquired deficiency of FVII
Causes of Abnormal ... Disseminated intravascular ... coagulation (DIC ... #differential # ... hematology #coagulation
Causes of Thrombocytopenia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 
Decreased Megakaryopoiesis
 • Aplastic Anemia
 • Toxic Damage (e.g.
Causes of Thrombocytopenia ... - Differential ... Megakaryopoiesis • Aplastic Anemia ... • TTP/HUS • DIC ... #Hematology
Differential Diagnosis for a Prolonged PT and aPTT
If the PT and the aPTT are both prolonged,
Differential Diagnosis ... for a Prolonged ... intravascularcoagulation (DIC ... #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 ... . prolonged/induced ... • Disseminated intravascular ... coagulation (DIC
Causes of Purpura or Easy Bruising in Children

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

== Quantitative or Qualitative defect in
of Hemostasis - Differential ... the PT remains prolonged ... , disseminated intravascular ... discern these causes ... #Diagnosis #Hematology