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Causes of Abnormal PT and/or aPTT
Prolonged Prothrombin Time (PT)
1. Acquired deficiency of FVII
Causes of Abnormal ... contamination, under ... Jcortesizaguirr #Abnormal ... #Causes #diagnosis ... #differential #hematology
Differential Diagnosis for a Prolonged PT and aPTT
If the PT and the aPTT are both prolonged,
Differential Diagnosis ... contamination, under ... amyloidosis #Abnormal ... #Causes #diagnosis ... #differential #hematology
Vibrio Vulnificus skin infection
Cirrhosis w/recent consumption of raw oysters w/rapidly evolving rash. 
Vibrio vulnificus part of
vulnificus part of normal ... cellulitis w/ black spots ... immunosuppressive meds ... #cellulitis #dermatology ... legs #clinical #photo
Secondary Syphilis Rash
Secondary syphilis is the most contagious of all the stages of this disease, and
reddish brown spots ... occur on other parts ... resembling rashes caused ... #Diagnosis #Clinical ... #Photo #Dermatology
Capnocytophaga Canimorsus Skin Rash

40 M presents w/ N, V, severe epigastric pain. SHx: smoker, drinks 18
dogs & latter can cause ... persist → DIC, MODS ... the key to the diagnosis ... #dermatology #clinical ... #photo
Erythemas Summarized
Erythema ab igne
 • A dermatosis that results from repeated exposure to heat (fires, heating
Rash is usually ... Erythema nodosum • Tender ... Prathit Kulkarni, MD ... #differential #diagnosis ... #dermatology #compared
Hemophilia - Diagnosis and Management
Diagnosis:
 • Consistent bleeding history (unless screening for disease in family members
disease) • aPTT is prolonged ... study (aPTT may be normal ... in mild cases) ... Avoid meds that ... Management #treatment #hematology
Moccasin-variety Tinea Pedis 
70 M chronic scaly feet. Over the years: rash has itched only occasionally;
Over the years: rash ... Diagnosis? ... dermatophytes cause ... is more severe, prolonged ... #foot #dermatology
Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)

What?
Myelodysplastic syndromes are a group of disorders caused by blood cells that are poorly
Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS ... Pinpoint-sized red spots ... Out Secondary Causes ... Myelodysplastic #Syndromes #diagnosis ... #hematology #oncology
Aplastic Anemia - Overview

Who?
• M = F
• 3 peaks:	1) Childhood	2) 15-25 years	3) >60 years

What?
• Aplastic anemia
and petechiae Causes ... Hypocellular/Hypoplastic MDS ... • Reticulocyte index ... Anemia #oncology #hematology ... #diagnosis #management