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Purpura - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Non-blanchable, dark red to purple, hemorrhagic skin lesions that result from leakage
Diagnosis Framework ... purple, hemorrhagic skin ... /Quantity: • Primary ... meningitidis - Varicella ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) Overview

Increased Clotting and Consumption of Clotting Factors

Findings:
 • Bleeding
 • Recent history
Petechiae • Purpura ... Treatment: • Treat primary ... cause • Correct ... #Coagulation #diagnosis ... #management #hematology
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Causes of Petechial ... Abnormalities in primary ... fulminans - DIC ... cryoglobulins • Skin ... #dermatology #physicalexam
Capnocytophaga Canimorsus Skin Rash

40 M presents w/ N, V, severe epigastric pain. SHx: smoker, drinks 18
+purpuric rash → ... inflammation persist → DIC ... the key to the diagnosis ... #Rash #dermatology ... #clinical #photo
Cryofibrinogenemia Summary

Cryofibrinogenemia Epidemiology:
 • 40-70 years with a modest female predominance

Cryofibrinogenemia:
 • The precipitation of a
Primary (essential ... necrosis • Purpura ... Cryofibrinogenemia Diagnosis ... cryoglobulins • Negative causes ... necrosis • DIC
Blood Transfusion Reactions

Immune Mediated:
 • Febrile Non-Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction (FNHTR): Most common immune reaction to transfusion.
pain, dark urine, DIC ... Causes purpura & ... infections with skin ... #Transfusion #diagnosis ... #management #hematology
Blood Product Transfusions One Pager Summary
Type and screen - determines blood type and detects in recipient
pain, dark urine, DIC ... Causes purpura & ... infections with skin ... #Transfusions #diagnosis ... #management #hematology