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Algorithm for Diagnosis of the Petechial / Purpuric Rash

Febrile/Toxic, Palpable: 
 - Meningococcaemia, Disseminated Gonococcal Infection,
Algorithm for Diagnosis ... / Purpuric Rash ... Disseminated Gonococcal Infection ... #Algorithm #Diagnosis ... #Dermatology #Skin
Approach to Leukocytosis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Features of hematologic malignancy:
 • Symptoms: B-symptoms, bruising/bleeding, fatigue/weakness, immunosuppression
of hematologic ... lymphadenopathy, petechiae ... hepatomegaly • Labs: anemia ... , ↑ MCV, ↑/↓ platelets ... #Algorithm #hematology
Algorithmic Approach to Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework by MCV

Microcytic (MCV < 80) "TAILS":
 • Thalassemia
Algorithmic Approach ... Diagnosis Framework ... Macroangiopathic, Infections ... #MCV #Algorithm ... #hematology
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Diagnosis Algorithm ... - Trauma - Infection ... #Petechiae #Rash ... #Algorithm #Causes ... #dermatology #physicalexam
Petechial/Purpuric Rashes- THE ALGORITHMIC APPROACH 

These rashes can be especially challenging and are
associated with devastating differential
Rashes- THE ALGORITHMIC ... inflammation or infection ... or purpuric rash ... #Diagnosis #Dermatology ... Purpural #Purpuric #Rash
Causes of Anemia by Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Low Mean Corpuscular Volume (<80
Corpuscular Volume (MCV ... - Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Low ... Inflammation, Chronic Infection ... #Hematology
Petechiae/Purpura - Diagnostic Algorithm. Pathophysiology: 1) Represent the passage of erythrocytes from the intravascular to extravascular
Petechiae/Purpura ... - Diagnostic Algorithm ... integrity (trauma, infection ... #Dermatology #Rash ... #Petechiae #Purpura
Aplastic Anemia - Overview

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

What?
• Aplastic anemia
Neutropenia - recurrent infections ... bleeding, and petechiae ... Idiopathic • Infections ... #oncology #hematology ... #diagnosis #management
Causes of Thrombocytopenia and Platelet Disorders - Differential Diagnosis and Workup
History:
 - Prior platelet count, family
- Differential Diagnosis ... History of bleeding (petechiae ... procedures - Infection ... anemia (vegan, ... Causes #Workup #hematology
Capnocytophaga Canimorsus Skin Rash

40 M presents w/ N, V, severe epigastric pain. SHx: smoker, drinks 18
Canimorsus Skin Rash ... Bandemia, AKI. ... the key to the diagnosis ... #dermatology #clinical ... #photo