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Differential Diagnosis for Hemolytic Anemia
Intrinsic Causes:
 • Enzyme deficiencies ex. G6PD, pyruvate kinase 
 • Hemoglobinopathies
Differential Diagnosis ... , spider/snake bites ... #Diagnosis #causes ... #classification ... #hematology
Pruritus - Generalized Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Systemic and Primary Causes
== Primary Skin Lesions ==
Macules /
Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Arthropod bites ... Liver Function Tests ... #generalized #dermatology ... Diagnosis #Algorithm
Diagnosing Vitamin B12 and/or Folate Deficiency

It turns out that simply measuring serum levels of B12 or
Diagnosing Vitamin ... inadequate to diagnosis ... available and should ... the first line tests ... #Nutrition #Hematology
TTP - Laboratory Evaluation for Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura

Activity of von Willebrand factor-cleaving protease activity - A
value is low, tests ... indirect antiglobulin tests ... WBC count and differential ... leukocytosis with a left shift ... #Workup #Hematology
Types of Melanoma
Superficial Spreading
 • Most common form
 • Often develops in previously benign mole
 •
• Most form in parts ... Melanoma #Types #differential ... #diagnosis #classification ... #dermatology
Allopecia - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hair Loss

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
Allopecia - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... disease • Pull test ... texture at bald spots ... #Diagnosis #dermatology
Pustular Skin Lesions - Differential Diagnosis Framework

What are pustules?
• Pustules < 5-10 mm + pus
• Material
Skin Lesions - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... Fire ant bites ... Mpox • Starts ... #Diagnosis #Dermatology
Bleeding and Bruising - Disorders of Hemostasis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

== Quantitative or Qualitative defect in
of Hemostasis - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... cascade is intact - test ... of factor VII should ... #Diagnosis #Hematology
Anemia of Hospitalization - Pathophysiology

Why does the Hgb/Hct drop in the first two days during hospitalization?

Interestingly,
These shifts of ... to lying down should ... of unnecessary diagnostic ... pathophysiology #differential ... #diagnosis