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Diagnostic Framework for Anemia (Morphological Approach - MCV)
Low MCV - <80fL - "Microcytic"
 • Iron deficiency
Diagnostic Framework ... of chronic kidney ... Myelodysplastic syndrome ... #differential #diagnosis ... #causes #hematology
Causes of Thrombocytosis - Differential Diagnosis
Secondary Thrombocytosis (a.k.a Reactive Thrombocytosis):
 • Acute infection
 • Solid organ
- Differential Diagnosis ... malignancies • Anemia ... hemorrhage) • Chronic ... Myelodysplastic syndrome ... #Causes #hematology
Approach to Thrombocytosis - Elevated Platelet Count - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Peripheral Smear concerning for malignancy?
→ Refer to hematology ... hemolysis, deficiency anemia ... Kawasaki, Nephrotic syndrome ... • Infections: Chronic ... #Algorithm #hematology
Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MD) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
myelo (marrow) -dys- (abnormal) -plastic (shape) = funny-shaped cells
Myelodysplastic Syndrome ... and Management ... cytopenias (usually anemia ... Myelodysplastic #Syndrome ... #hematology #oncology
Hypereosinophilia and Hypereosinophilic Syndrome

 • Secondary Hypereosinophilic Syndrome
 • Clinically Relevant HES Variants
 • When to
Clinically ... disorders • Diagnosis ... #HES #Hematology ... #eosinophils #diagnosis ... #management #algorithm
Aplastic Anemia - Overview

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

What?
• Aplastic anemia
Constitutional Syndromes ... Clinical Presentation ... Constitutional Syndromes ... #oncology #hematology ... #diagnosis #management
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) - Summary
Overview: 
 • Most common leukemia in adults
 • Disorder of
Chronic Lymphocytic ... immunophenotype Clinical ... 5) Symptoms of anemia ... Leukemia #oncology #hematology ... #management
Common Variable Immunodeficiency (CVID)

What?
CVID: Immunodeficiency disorder with hypogammaglobulinemia -> increased infection risk secondary to impaired B-cell
to 8 years Clinical ... Autoimmunity • Chronic ... autoimmune hemolytic anemia ... hypogammaglobulinemia #immunology #hematology ... #diagnosis #management
Vibrio Vulnificus skin infection
Cirrhosis w/recent consumption of raw oysters w/rapidly evolving rash. 
Vibrio vulnificus part of
cellulitis w/ black spots ... hemochromatosis, hemolytic anemia ... rash #cellulitis #dermatology ... #legs #clinical ... #photo
Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)

What?
Myelodysplastic syndromes are a group of disorders caused by blood cells that are poorly
blood cell count (anemia ... Pinpoint-sized red spots ... • Aplastic Anemia ... Marrow Failure • Chronic ... #diagnosis #hematology