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Algorithm for workup of thrombocytopenia based on observation of the peripheral blood film. 
TTP/HUS indicates thrombotic
Algorithm for workup ... the peripheral blood ... syndrome. ... thrombocytopenia, Hematology ... #Evaluation
Purpura - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Non-blanchable, dark red to purple, hemorrhagic skin lesions that result from leakage
Purpura - Differential ... - Trauma • ... Diagnosis #hematology ... #rheumatology # ... #nonpalpable #dermatology
Diagnostic Framework for Hemolysis - Intravascular vs Extravascular Causes
Intravascular Hemolysis:
 • Mechanical Trauma (Microangiopathic hemolytic anemia):
• Mechanical Trauma ... anemia): - Disseminated ... intravascular coagulation ... thrombocytopenic purpura ... #diagnosis #hematology
Approach to Thrombocytosis - Elevated Platelet Count - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Peripheral Smear concerning for malignancy?
Diagnosis Algorithm ... → Refer to hematology ... , Acute hemolysis ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #hematology
Venous Thrombosis vs Arterial Thrombosis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

VENOUS THROMBOSIS

 • Acquired Risk Factors:
	- >48 hours
• Surgery • Trauma ... • Nephrotic Syndrome ... , Ischemic Liver ... Vasculitis • Injury ... #hematology #differential
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) Overview

Increased Clotting and Consumption of Clotting Factors

Findings:
 • Bleeding
 • Recent history
Recent history of trauma ... ABO incompatible blood ... DIC • Severe Liver ... #diagnosis #causes ... #hematology