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Approach to Thrombocytosis - Elevated Platelet Count - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Peripheral Smear concerning for malignancy?
- Elevated Platelet ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... → Refer to hematology ... #Platelets #Differential ... #hematology
Causes of Bleeding / Bruising - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Thrombocytopenia - Quantitative Defect
 • Decreased Production
 •
Diagnosis Algorithm ... Thrombocytopenia ... Sequestration Disordered Platelet ... Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #Hematology
Approach to Leukocytosis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Features of hematologic malignancy:
 • Symptoms: B-symptoms, bruising/bleeding, fatigue/weakness, immunosuppression
Diagnosis Algorithm ... lymphadenopathy, petechiae ... , ↑ MCV, ↑/↓ platelets ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #hematology #WBC
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Rash - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... - Abnormal platelet ... Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #dermatology
Purpura - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Non-blanchable, dark red to purple, hemorrhagic skin lesions that result from leakage
RBC's secondary to platelet ... • Platelet defects ... PURPURA: Platelet ... #Diagnosis #hematology ... #dermatology
Causes of Thrombocytopenia and Platelet Disorders - Differential Diagnosis and Workup
History:
 - Prior platelet count, family
and Platelet Disorders ... History: - Prior platelet ... History of bleeding (petechiae ... #Platelet #Disorders ... #Workup #hematology
Hemolytic Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Sickle cells - Consider sickle cell disease (diverse genotypes):
Diagnosis Algorithm ... with or without platelet ... Schistocytes, thrombocytopenia ... Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #workup #hematology
Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)

What?
Myelodysplastic syndromes are a group of disorders caused by blood cells that are poorly
platelet count ... neutrophils and platelets ... cells or platelets ... cells or platelets ... #hematology #oncology
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) Overview

Increased Clotting and Consumption of Clotting Factors

Findings:
 • Bleeding
 • Recent history
ABO incompatible blood ... • Purpura • Palpable ... Findings in DIC: • Platelet ... - Platelet rich ... treatment #management #hematology
Blood Product Transfusions One Pager Summary
Type and screen - determines blood type and detects in recipient
donor (apheresis) platelets ... transfusion, due to anti-platelet ... common following platelet ... contamination: Platelets ... #management #hematology