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Causes of Thrombocytopenia and Platelet Disorders - Differential Diagnosis and Workup
History:
 - Prior platelet count, family
- History of bleeding ... epistaxis, gingival bleeding ... vegan, gastric bypass ... or if a primary hematologic ... #Workup #hematology
Inherited Non-hemolytic Disorders of Hyperbilirubinemia 

== Disorders of Conjugation ==
Gilbert Syndrome:
 • 5-10% of the population
Non-hemolytic Disorders ... and stress may cause ... • Disorder is ... #hepatology #diagnosis ... #gastroenterology
Causes of Prolonged PT (INR), Prolonged PTT
 • Prolonged PT (INR), Prolonged PTT
 • Prolonged PT
Causes of Prolonged ... Normal PT (INR) - Bleeding ... PT (INR) - No Bleeding ... #Hematology #coagulation ... #disorders
Causes of Bleeding / Bruising - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Thrombocytopenia - Quantitative Defect
 • Decreased Production
 •
Causes of Bleeding ... Sequestration Disordered ... Connective Tissue Disorders ... Coagulation #Bleeding ... #Hematology
Disorders of the Hepatic and Mesenteric Circulation

Platelets in Cirrhosis
Hypercoagulability in Cirrhosis
Bleeding in Cirrhosis
Portal Vein Thrombosis (PVT)
Mesenteric
Disorders of the ... in Cirrhosis Bleeding ... #Circulation #Disorders ... #Hepatology #Gastroenterology
Approach to Conjugated Hyperbilirubinemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

1. Definition: T.bili elevation + >20% conjugated
2. Obtain RUQ
non-ICU vs ICU causes ... Hyperbilirubinemia #direct #bilirubin ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #gastroenterology ... #hepatology
Overall Approach to Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Blood Loss
 • Acute Bleed - Normocytic / Normochromic
Increased Unconjugated Bilirubin ... • RBC Membrane Disorder ... RBC Metabolism Disorder ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes ... #Hematology
Stool / Poop Color - What it may mean
 • Brown: In general, healthy stool is
due to bile and bilirubin ... malabsorption disorder ... • Black: Bleeding ... If from bleeding ... Differential #diagnosis #gastroenterology
Nutrient Deficiencies and Supplementation Post Gastric Bypass Surgery
Nutrient Deficiencies:
 • Most frequent in the malabsorptive surgeries
Supplementation Post Gastric Bypass ... • Persistent nausea ... and Hepatology ... Supplementation #Gastric #Bypass ... Surgery #bariatric #gastroenterology
Complications after Bariatric Surgery
Post Bariatric Intestinal Failure:
 • Severe protein malnutrition after bariatric surgery
 • More
inuslin release leading ... after RYGB • Disorder ... causes increased ... and Hepatology ... #gastroenterology