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Algorithm for workup of thrombocytopenia based on observation of the peripheral blood film. 
TTP/HUS indicates thrombotic
Algorithm for workup ... of thrombocytopenia ... TTP/HUS indicates ... purpura/hemolytic ... , Hematology 2012
Thrombotic Microangiopathy - TTP VS HUS

Big picture points : Often hard to differentiate the two entities,
Microangiopathy #thrombocytopenic ... #purpura #TTP # ... HemolyticUremicSyndrome #HUS #thrombocytopenia ... #Comparison #Diagnosis ... #Table #Hematology
Purpura - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Non-blanchable, dark red to purple, hemorrhagic skin lesions that result from leakage
Purpura - Differential ... inflammation • Thrombocytopenia ... Primary Causes: - Thrombocytopenia ... Diagnosis #hematology ... #nonpalpable #dermatology
Petechial/Purpuric Rashes- THE ALGORITHMIC APPROACH 

These rashes can be especially challenging and are
associated with devastating differential
presents in thrombocytopenic ... coagulopathy (DIC), or TTP ... have idiopathic thrombocytopenic ... likely to have thrombocytopenia ... #Diagnosis #Dermatology
Thrombotic Microangiopathies - Primary Thrombotic Microangiopathy (TMA) - Differential Diagnosis Table

 • Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP)
Diagnosis Table ... • Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic ... Purpura (TTP) ... Microangiopathy #TMA #hematology ... diagnosis #HUS
Causes of Thrombocytopenia and Platelet Disorders - Differential Diagnosis and Workup
History:
 - Prior platelet count, family
Causes of Thrombocytopenia ... Diagnosis and Workup ... patients with thrombocytopenia ... if the cause of thrombocytopenia ... #Workup #hematology
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) Overview

Increased Clotting and Consumption of Clotting Factors

Findings:
 • Bleeding
 • Recent history
transfusion • Thrombocytopenia ... DITMA) - MAHA + Thrombocytopenia ... coagulopathy - Thrombocytopenia ... anticoagulants - Thrombocytopenia ... treatment #management #hematology
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Diagnosis Algorithm ... hemostasis: - Thrombocytopenia ... Fever • Toxic appearance ... deficiency Work ... #Causes #dermatology
Hemolytic Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Sickle cells - Consider sickle cell disease (diverse genotypes):
Hemolytic Anemia - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Schistocytes, thrombocytopenia ... - DIC, TTP, HELLP ... #workup #hematology
Diagnostic Framework for Hemolysis - Intravascular vs Extravascular Causes
Intravascular Hemolysis:
 • Mechanical Trauma (Microangiopathic hemolytic anemia):
Diagnostic Framework ... microangiopathy: Thrombotic thrombocytopenic ... purpura (TTP), ... Extravascular #Causes #differential ... #diagnosis #hematology