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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 ... , Hematology 2012 ... #Diagnosis #Differential ... #Algorithm #Thrombocytopenia
Thrombocytopenia - Workup Algorithm
A common consult I receive.

Dr. Joseph Shatzel @Clotmaster

#Thrombocytopenia #Workup #Algorithm #Diagnosis #Differential #Hematology
Thrombocytopenia ... - Workup Algorithm ... #Workup #Algorithm ... #Diagnosis #Differential ... #Hematology
Thrombocytopenia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Decreased production:
 • Bone marrow suppression
 • Bone marrow failure
 • Bone
Thrombocytopenia ... - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... #Differential # ... #hematology #platelets
Pancytopenia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • 12-13 g/dL,
 • ANC < 1800/uL,
 • platelet < 150,000/uL

Initial
Diagnosis Algorithm ... < 1800/uL, • platelet ... /uL Initial Workup ... CBC with diff, BMP ... #hematology #workup
Approach to Thrombocytosis - Elevated Platelet Count - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Peripheral Smear concerning for malignancy?
Count - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... for workup, including ... BM Bx Consider ... #Differential #
Causes of Thrombocytopenia and Platelet Disorders - Differential Diagnosis and Workup
History:
 - Prior platelet count, family
- Differential ... Diagnosis and Workup ... When do you do a BM ... #Differential # ... #hematology
Causes of Bleeding / Bruising - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Thrombocytopenia - Quantitative Defect
 • Decreased Production
 •
Bleeding / Bruising - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Thrombocytopenia ... Sequestration Disordered Platelet ... #Causes #Hematology
Approach to Thrombotic Microangiopathy (TMA) - Differential Diagnosis and Management Algorithm

Suspected TMA: Unexplained thrombocytopenia + MAHA
Microangiopathy (TMA) - Differential ... and Management Algorithm ... TMA: Unexplained thrombocytopenia ... Initial labs: CBC, BMP ... #hematology
Hemolytic Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Sickle cells - Consider sickle cell disease (diverse genotypes):
Hemolytic Anemia - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... with or without platelet ... Schistocytes, thrombocytopenia ... #workup #hematology
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Petechial Rash - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... hemostasis: - Thrombocytopenia ... - Abnormal platelet ... deficiency Work