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Approach to Thrombocytosis - Elevated Platelet Count - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Peripheral Smear concerning for malignancy?
→ Refer to hematology ... for workup, including ... Rebound effect from treatment ... • Infections: Chronic ... #Algorithm #hematology
Anemia - Underproduction Diagnostic Algorithm
 - Iron deficiency anemia
 - Anemia of chronic inflammation
 - Anemia
Underproduction Diagnostic ... - Anemia of chronic ... kidney disease ... Underproduction #Algorithm #hematology ... #workup
Causes of Thrombocytosis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Spurious:
 • Artifact (redo CBC)
Autonomous:
 • Essential thrombocytosis
 • Polycythemia
- Differential Diagnosis ... : • Acute or Chronic ... disorders • Celiac disease ... effect following treatment ... Algorithm #Causes #Hematology
Rheumatoid Arthritis Summary
MCP and PIP Involvement, Spares DIP, Carpal Tunnel, Sicca Syndrome, Epi/Scleritis, Heart Disease, Rheumatoid
PIP Involvement, Spares ... Scleritis, Heart Disease ... Arthritis #RA #diagnosis ... #rheumatology # ... signs #symptoms
Systemic Sclerosis (Scleroderma)
Multi-system autoimmune disease characterized by vasculopathy and progressive fibrosis of skin and internal organs
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Multi-system autoimmune disease ... distal to elbows/wrists ... Scleroderma #SSc #rheumatology ... #diagnosis #signs ... symptoms #testing #workup
Eosinophil Disorders Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Peripheral blood eosinophilia/hypereosinophilia uncovered incidentally during medical evaluation or
evaluation or workup ... glucocorticoid treatment ... organ-specific signs ... #Differential #diagnosis ... #hematology #eosinophilia
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Epidemiology: 10-180/100,000, Typically Age 20-40, F:M
• Immunologic Workup ... life-threatening • Treatment ... • Evolution: Chronic ... disease Dr. ... Management #Summary #rheumatology
Adult-Onset Still's Disease (AOSD)
Rare inflammatory disorder of unknown etiology, difficult to diagnose because of heterogenous presentation.
Adult-Onset Still's Disease ... arthritis and chronic ... synovitis (40%) Treatment ... #AOSD #rheumatology ... #treatment
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus - Summary
Antinuclear (ANA) - 95% - Initial screening test
Anti-dsDNA - 50%
 • Associated
with more severe disease ... Treatment: • ... Hydroxychloroquine *Short ... #SLE #Summary #diagnosis ... #rheumatology #
Risk Factors and Signs of Copper Deficiency
Risk Factors:
 • Gastrointestinal: Previous upper bowel resection/bariatric surgery, Inflammatory
Risk Factors and Signs ... , Chronic diarrhoea ... , Short bowel syndrome ... dental fixatives, Treatment ... Copper #Deficiency #diagnosis