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Differential Diagnosis for a Prolonged PT and aPTT
If the PT and the aPTT are both prolonged,
deficiency in the common ... (e.g. heparin contamination ... inhibitory drugs (e.g ... specific inhibitor (e.g ... #differential #hematology
Causes of Abnormal PT and/or aPTT
Prolonged Prothrombin Time (PT)
1. Acquired deficiency of FVII
to one factor e.g ... e.g. heparin ... inhibitory drugs e.g ... inhibitors to the common ... #differential #hematology
Causes of Thrombocytopenia and Platelet Disorders - Differential Diagnosis and Workup
History:
 - Prior platelet count, family
: INR/PT, aPTT(liver ... function test, ANA (e.g ... (CVID, WAS), (neurologic ... or if a primary hematologic ... #Workup #hematology
Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS)
Acute autoimmune demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: 1
Common organisms ... : • Most common ... Electrodiagnostic studies (Ex EMG ... the underlying pathophysiology ... diagnosis #management #neurology
Common Dermatological Conditions - Distribution and Morphology
 • Acne vulgaris - Face, upper back, chest -
Common Dermatological ... and pruritus (e.g ... Varies with site, (e.g ... ; pruritis #dermatology ... diagnosis #skin #common
Blood Product Transfusions One Pager Summary
Type and screen - determines blood type and detects in recipient
in recipient (e.g ... (FNHTR): Most common ... Causes purpura & ... Extremely rare - HIV ... diagnosis #management #hematology