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Hemolytic Anemias - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Signs of anemia and hemolysis:
 • ↓ Haptoglobin
 • ↑ LDH
Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Extrinsic RBC ... • Intrinsic RBC ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #hematology
Causes of Anemia with Normal Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Decreased WBCs
 - Decreased/NormaI
Diagnosis Algorithm ... Polychromatic Macrocytes, RBC ... Spherocytes, RBC ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #Hematology
An Approach to Jaundice Workup Algorithm by CBC and LFT Pattern

- Dr. Eric Strong @DrEricStrong

#Jaundice #Workup
Approach to Jaundice Workup ... Algorithm by CBC ... #Algorithm #Patterns ... #LFTs #Diagnosis ... #Hepatology #Differential
Hyperkalemia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
R/O Pseudo-hyperkalemia:
 • Possible Lab error! Alwavs Repeat Blood sample!
 • Leukocytosis, Thrombocytosis:
Diagnosis Algorithm ... ischemia-induced RBC ... RBC Hemolysis in ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... potassium #high #pathophysiology
Pancytopenia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • 12-13 g/dL,
 • ANC < 1800/uL,
 • platelet < 150,000/uL

Initial
Diagnosis Algorithm ... : CBC with diff, ... ↑ Destruction (hemolysis ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #hematology #workup
Hemolytic Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Sickle cells - Consider sickle cell disease (diverse genotypes):
Diagnosis Algorithm ... hypertension • Unusual RBC ... acanthocytes - Consider RBC ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #workup #hematology
Algorithm for workup of thrombocytopenia based on observation of the peripheral blood film. 
TTP/HUS indicates thrombotic
Algorithm for workup ... the peripheral blood ... thrombocytopenic purpura/hemolytic ... 2012, p 193 #Diagnosis ... #Differential #
Ascites - Differential Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

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Perform paracentesis:
 • Cell count and diff 
 • Total
Diagnosis and Workup ... Algorithm • ... Check ascites WBC ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... gastroenterology #hepatology
Causes of Extravascular and Intravascular Hemolysis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Extravascular - Spleen and RES-mediated hemolysis
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- Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... elliptocytosis - RBC ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #Hematology
Warm Antibody Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia 
1) DIAGNOSE AIHA
 • Anemia: macrocytic > normocytic, ↑ reticulocytes
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Anemia 1) DIAGNOSE ... ↑ LDH • Anti-RBC ... type ± C3d • Blood ... smear: Differential ... #management #treatment