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Algorithm for workup of thrombocytopenia based on observation of the peripheral blood film. 
TTP/HUS indicates thrombotic
Algorithm for workup ... purpura/hemolytic ... , Hematology 2012 ... #Differential # ... #Evaluation
Petechial/Purpuric Rashes- THE ALGORITHMIC APPROACH 

These rashes can be especially challenging and are
associated with devastating differential
Petechial/Purpuric ... Nonpalpable purpura ... require emergent evaluation ... purpura. ... #Diagnosis #Dermatology
Drug-Induced Thrombocytopenia
The diagnosis of drug-induced thrombocytopenia can be made only by demonstrating resolution of thrombocytopenia once
The diagnosis of ... are initially diagnosed ... purpura. ... #Diagnosis #Hematology ... #Differential #
Purpura - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Non-blanchable, dark red to purple, hemorrhagic skin lesions that result from leakage
Purpura - Differential ... OF NON-PALPABLE PURPURA ... Acute Infectious Purpura ... Diagnosis #hematology ... #nonpalpable #dermatology
Thrombotic Microangiopathy - TTP VS HUS

Big picture points : Often hard to differentiate the two entities,
Often hard to differentiate ... Microangiopathy #thrombocytopenic ... #purpura #TTP # ... #Comparison #Diagnosis ... #Table #Hematology
Thrombotic Microangiopathies - Primary Thrombotic Microangiopathy (TMA) - Differential Diagnosis Table

 • Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP)
Diagnosis Table ... • Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic ... Purpura (TTP) ... Microangiopathy #TMA #hematology ... diagnosis #HUS
Approach to the Rash in a an oncology patient - MINT-C Mnemonic
M - Malignancy: Leukemia cutis,
Coagulopathy: Purpura ... fulminans/DIC, Thrombocytopenia ... Rash #oncology #differential ... #diagnosis #cancer ... MINTC #Mnemonic #dermatology
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Fever • Toxic appearance ... Henoch Schonlein Purpura ... Non-Palpable Rash: - Purpura ... deficiency Work ... #Causes #dermatology
Causes of Thrombocytopenia and Platelet Disorders - Differential Diagnosis and Workup
History:
 - Prior platelet count, family
Platelet Disorders - Differential ... Diagnosis and Workup ... - Bone marrow evaluation ... #Diagnosis #Causes ... #Workup #hematology
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) Overview

Increased Clotting and Consumption of Clotting Factors

Findings:
 • Bleeding
 • Recent history
Petechiae • Purpura ... Hemorrhagic bullae • Purpura ... 100mg/dL) - Heparin ... #Coagulation #diagnosis ... treatment #management #hematology