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Purpura - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Non-blanchable, dark red to purple, hemorrhagic skin lesions that result from leakage
- Differential Diagnosis ... OF NON-PALPABLE ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #hematology #rheumatology ... #dermatology
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Causes of Petechial ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... fulminans - DIC ... #Algorithm #Causes ... #dermatology #physicalexam
Differential Diagnosis for Hemolytic Anemia
Intrinsic Causes:
 • Enzyme deficiencies ex. G6PD, pyruvate kinase 
 • Hemoglobinopathies
Differential Diagnosis ... MAHA: TTP, HUS, DIC ... prosthetic valve • Transfusion ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #hematology
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) Overview

Increased Clotting and Consumption of Clotting Factors

Findings:
 • Bleeding
 • Recent history
• Purpura • Palpable ... Treat primary cause ... #Coagulation #diagnosis ... #causes #treatment ... #management #hematology
Diagnostic Framework for Hemolysis - Intravascular vs Extravascular Causes
Intravascular Hemolysis:
 • Mechanical Trauma (Microangiopathic hemolytic anemia):
Diagnostic Framework ... Extravascular Causes ... intravascular coagulation (DIC ... Extravascular #Causes ... #hematology #anemia
Blood Product Transfusions One Pager Summary
Type and screen - determines blood type and detects in recipient
pain, dark urine, DIC ... maculopapular rash ... Causes purpura & ... #diagnosis #management ... #hematology #reactions
Blood Transfusion Reactions

Immune Mediated:
 • Febrile Non-Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction (FNHTR): Most common immune reaction to transfusion.
pain, dark urine, DIC ... maculopapular rash ... Causes purpura & ... #diagnosis #management ... #hematology #reactions
TRALI vs TACO - Transfusion Reactions
TRALI:
 • Epidemiology: 0.1% of transfused patientsl
 • Risk factors: Critical
TRALI vs TACO - Transfusion ... without other cause ... , and CXR with pulmonary ... #Reactions #hematology ... #diagnosis #comparison
Dermatologic Manifestations of Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (GPA)

Skin involvement in granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) is common and
GPA causes disease ... • Petechiae, Palpable ... Maculopapular rash ... #rash #diagnosis ... #rheumatology
Red Blood Cell (RBC) Morphology Atlas
 • Microcytic - Iron-deficiency anemia, Thalassemia, Sideroblastic anemia, Lead poisoning
Hemolytic anemia, Post transfusion ... PD deficiency, Pulmonary ... coagulopathy (DIC ... Morphology #Atlas #key #diagnosis ... #differential #hematology