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Evaluation of Lymphadenopathy - Localized vs Generalized #Diagnosis #EM #IM #Honc #Lymphadenopathy #Localized #Generalized #Infectious #Malignancy
Generalized #Diagnosis #EM ... #IM #Honc #Lymphadenopathy ... #Differential # ... Algorithm #Ddxof ... #Oncology
Causes of Thrombocytosis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Spurious:
 • Artifact (redo CBC)
Autonomous:
 • Essential thrombocytosis
 • Polycythemia
Thrombocytosis - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... malignancy • ... Iron deficiency anemia ... #Causes #Hematology
Dyspnea - Considerations with Malignancy
Directly Malignancy Related:
 - Lymphangitic spread to lung
 - Malignant pleural effusion
pleural effusion ... - Cytopenias (anemia ... NEJMcps1414168 #dyspnea #algorithm ... #differential # ... diagnosis #oncology
Approach to Leukocytosis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Features of hematologic malignancy:
 • Symptoms: B-symptoms, bruising/bleeding, fatigue/weakness, immunosuppression
Leukocytosis - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... malignancy: • ... hepatomegaly • Labs: anemia ... #hematology #WBC
Approach to Thrombocytosis - Elevated Platelet Count - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Peripheral Smear concerning for malignancy?
Diagnosis Algorithm ... concerning for malignancy ... → Refer to hematology ... hemolysis, deficiency anemia ... #hematology
Causes of Localized Lymphadenopathy - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Cervical:
 - Anterior
     • Infection
Lymphadenopathy - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #Hematology ... #Oncology
Causes of Pleural Effusion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Transudate - Hydrostatic
 • Congestive heart failure
 • Constrictive
Causes of Pleural Effusion ... - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Noninfectious: • Malignancy ... #Hepatology #causes
Differential diagnosis of schistocytes / fragmentation hemolysis:
 • Thrombotic microangiopathies (TMA)
    - TTP
Differential diagnosis ... Trousseau's • Malignant ... macroangiopathic hemolytic anemia ... Catastrophic APLS BCM IM ... #diagnosis #hematology
Pancytopenia - Workup and Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Consumption Disorders
 1. Autoimmune Mediated Pancytopenia
 2. Splenic Sequestration
Peripheral Destruction
Pancytopenia - Workup and Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Acquired Aplastic Anemia ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Hematology
Pancytopenia - Workup and Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Consumption Disorders
 1. Autoimmune Mediated Pancytopenia
 2. Splenic Sequestration
Peripheral Destruction
Pancytopenia - Workup and Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Acquired Aplastic Anemia ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Hematology