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Pancytopenia - Workup and Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Consumption Disorders
 1. Autoimmune Mediated Pancytopenia
 2. Splenic Sequestration
Peripheral Destruction
Malignancies 3. ... HLH syndrome 5. ... Eating disorders ... Bariatric surgery 3. ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Hematology
Pancytopenia - Workup and Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Consumption Disorders
 1. Autoimmune Mediated Pancytopenia
 2. Splenic Sequestration
Peripheral Destruction
Malignancies 3. ... HLH syndrome 5 ... Eating disorders ... Bariatric surgery 3. ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Hematology
Common Etiologies of Cirrhosis

Inflammation

 - Hepatitis B (15 percent)

 - Hepatitis C (47 percent)

 - Schistosomiasis
Autoimmune (types 1, ... 2, 3) - Sarcoidosis ... disease (Budd-Chiari syndrome ... #Diagnosis #Differential ... #Causes
Causes of Portal Hypertension According to Site of Vascular Obstruction
1) Prehepatic pre-sinusoidal: Portal vein thrombosis due
Vascular Obstruction 1) ... including surgery 2) ... , Sarcoidosis 3) ... post-sinusoidal: Budd-Chiari syndrome ... portalhypertension #phtn #differential
Gerstmann Syndrome
1) Finger agnosia - Inability to name their own fingers, affecting both sides
2) Right-left confusion
Gerstmann Syndrome ... 1) Finger agnosia ... affecting both sides 2) ... - Inability to differentiate ... affecting both sides 3)
Thrombocytopenia and Pregnancy - TTP/HUS, HELLP Syndrome and Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy (AFLP)
Three syndromes in
coagulation defects. 1) ... Elevated Liver tests ... plasma exchange 2) ... plasma exchange 3) ... AFLP #obstetrics #hematology
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
Hypertension - Workup and Differential ... should be done): 1. ... • Other: 1. ... Neurologic disorders ... #Differential #
Hemolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

1) Environment
  - Fragmentation
  - MAHA: TTP, HUS, DIC, HELLP
Diagnosis Framework 1) ... Pre-eclampsia 2) ... Disease, PNH 3) ... Laboratory Tests ... #Diagnosis #hematology
Leg Pain - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Bone/Joint Causes of Leg Pain:
 • Fracture
 • Arthritis
 • Gout/pseudogout
Leg Pain - Differential ... compression • Sciatica ... Excessive training 1) ... Pain 2) Pallor-bruising ... 3) Paralysis
Acid Base Disorders - Blood Gas Interpretation

Steps for Blood Gas Interpretation: 
1. Acidemia or Alkalemia? 
2.
Acid Base Disorders ... Interpretation: 1. ... 3. ... D-lactate (short bowel syndrome ... Diagnosis #Summary #Nephrology