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Approach to Thrombotic Microangiopathy (TMA) - Differential Diagnosis and Management Algorithm

Suspected TMA: Unexplained thrombocytopenia + MAHA
Diagnosis and Management ... Algorithm Suspected ... hemosiderin, Hepatic function ... Direct antiglobulin test ... #Algorithm #hematology
Pruritus - Generalized Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Systemic and Primary Causes
== Primary Skin Lesions ==
Macules /
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Mellitus Liver Function ... Tests/Enzymes: ... Pruritus #primary #secondary ... #generalized #dermatology
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Approach to Thyroid Function ... Tests in the Evaluation ... T3 → Central (secondary ... Hyperthyroidism #algorithm ... endocrinology #TFTs #TSH #Interpretation
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... in primary or secondary ... clotting factor function ... Fecal occult blood test ... #Causes #dermatology
THROMBOELASTOGRAPHY (TEG)
General Principle
• A small cuvette is rotated to simulate sluggish venous flow and stimulate clot
cascade and platelet function ... nickmmark #TEG #Thromboelastogram ... Thromboelastography #Diagnosis #Management ... #CriticalCare #Hematology ... #Interpretation
Pruritus - No Primary Skin Lesion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Blood Glucose:
 • Diabetes Mellitus
Liver Function Tests/Enzymes:
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Mellitus Liver Function ... Tests/Enzymes: ... #Pruritus #secondary ... #generalized #dermatology
Macrophage Activation Syndrome (MAS)
Classified among the secondary or acquired forms of haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (sHLH)

What?
A subset of
Classified among the secondary ... thrombocytopenia • Liver function ... tests ↑ AST ↑ ALT ... Syndrome #Diagnosis #Management ... #Hematology #Rheumatology