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Approach to Thrombocytosis - Elevated Platelet Count - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Peripheral Smear concerning for malignancy?
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Peripheral ... myelosuppressive agents ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #hematology
Cryoglobulinemia Classification Types

Type 1: Monoclonal IgM (rarely IgG/lgA)
 • Raynaud phenomenon, Digital ulcers/gangrene, Livedo reticularis, Hyperviscosity
Cryoglobulinemia Classification ... kidney (MPGN), peripheral ... Cryoglobulinemia #Classification ... #Types #hematology ... #diagnosis
Vesiculobullous Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Vesicles Fragile/EasiIy Ruptured - Intraepidermal blisters, possibly crusts/erosions
 - Inflammatory
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Vesicles ... to Agent ... to Agent ... Vesiculobullous #SkinRash #dermatology
Differential Diagnosis for Hemolytic Anemia
Intrinsic Causes:
 • Enzyme deficiencies ex. G6PD, pyruvate kinase 
 • Hemoglobinopathies
Differential Diagnosis ... Malaria • Oxygen agents ... • Transfusion reactions ... #causes #classification ... #hematology
Central Distribution, Febrile / Ill:
 - Viral Exanthem 
 - Lyme Disease (erythema migrans) 
Central Distribution,
non-ill: - Drug Reaction ... herald patch) Peripheral ... - Eczema Peripheral ... Papules #Rash #Algorithm ... #Diagnosis #Dermatology
Hypersensitivity Types and Their Mechanisms
Type I - lgE - Soluble antigen
 - Allergen-specific lgE antibodies bind
Hypersensitivity Types ... or during hemolytic ... #Classification ... Pathophysiology #Allergy #Diagnosis ... #Reactions #Table
Maculopapular Rashes - THE ALGORITHMIC APPROACH 

The term maculopapule is a portmanteau, a combination
of macule and
Maculopapular Rashes - THE ALGORITHMIC ... differential diagnosis ... either a drug reaction ... #Diagnosis #Dermatology ... Maculopapular #Rash #Algorithm
Eosinophil Disorders Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Peripheral blood eosinophilia/hypereosinophilia uncovered incidentally during medical evaluation or
Disorders Testing Algorithm ... FOR TESTING: • Peripheral ... uncovered incidentally during ... allergy, drug reaction ... #Differential #diagnosis
Classification of Jaundice
Unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia (predominantly indirect bilirubin)
 • Increased bilirubin production (eg, hemolytic anemias, hemolytic reactions,
Classification of ... syndrome, drug reactions ... or mutation in genes ... coding for bile ... #diagnosis #conjugated
Peripheral Edema - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Lower Extremity Edema

Edema occurs when any of the following
Peripheral Edema ... - Differential Diagnosis ... pain syndrome type ... ) • Allergic reaction ... #differential #diagnosis