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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
Purpura - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Non-blanchable, dark red to purple, hemorrhagic skin lesions that result from leakage
Drug induced - Bone ... - Hemolytic anemia ... : • DIC, TTP/HUS ... Differential #Diagnosis #hematology ... #nonpalpable #dermatology
Treatment of Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP)
Diagnosis of TTP:
 • Rare and severe, ADAMTS13 deficiency
 • Autoimmune
of Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic ... Purpura (TTP) ... HUS) Treatment ... #Purpura #management ... #hematology
Causes of Thrombocytopenia and Platelet Disorders - Differential Diagnosis and Workup
History:
 - Prior platelet count, family
Diagnosis and Workup ... changes), high MCV anemia ... candidate) - Bone ... Diagnosis #Causes #Workup ... #hematology
Hemolytic Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Sickle cells - Consider sickle cell disease (diverse genotypes):
Hemolytic Anemia ... Schistocytes, thrombocytopenia ... DIC, TTP, HELLP, HUS ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #workup ... #hematology #testing
Diagnostic Framework for Hemolysis - Intravascular vs Extravascular Causes
Intravascular Hemolysis:
 • Mechanical Trauma (Microangiopathic hemolytic anemia):
microangiopathy: Thrombotic thrombocytopenic ... purpura (TTP), ... uremic syndrome (HUS ... differential #diagnosis #hematology ... #anemia
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) Overview

Increased Clotting and Consumption of Clotting Factors

Findings:
 • Bleeding
 • Recent history
Petechiae • Purpura ... DDX: • TMA’s (HUS ... - MAHA: TTP/HUS ... causes #treatment #management ... #hematology
Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MD) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
myelo (marrow) -dys- (abnormal) -plastic (shape) = funny-shaped cells
Diagnosis and Management ... diagnosed annually in US ... cytopenias (usually anemia ... • Bone marrow ... #treatment #hematology
Macrophage Activation Syndrome (MAS)
Classified among the secondary or acquired forms of haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (sHLH)

What?
A subset of
(Petechial or purpuric ... with leukopenia, anemia ... , and thrombocytopenia ... Syndrome #Diagnosis #Management ... #Hematology #Rheumatology
Aplastic Anemia - Overview

Who?
• M = F
• 3 peaks:	1) Childhood	2) 15-25 years	3) >60 years

What?
• Aplastic anemia
= Hypocellular bone ... infections/fevers • Thrombocytopenia ... • Suggested by bone ... #oncology #hematology ... #diagnosis #management