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Warm Antibody Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia 
1) DIAGNOSE AIHA
 • Anemia: macrocytic > normocytic, ↑ reticulocytes
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DIAGNOSE AIHA • Anemia ... bilirubin, ↑ LDH ... autoantibodies: positive direct ... 2) LOOK FOR a cause ... management #treatment #rheumatology
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 #Differential ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #gastroenterology ... #hepatology
TTP - Laboratory Evaluation for Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura

Activity of von Willebrand factor-cleaving protease activity - A
decrease in most cases ... result in severe anemia ... immune hemolytic anemia ... Indirect bilirubin ... Diagnosis #Workup #Hematology
Inherited Non-hemolytic Disorders of Hyperbilirubinemia 

== Disorders of Conjugation ==
Gilbert Syndrome:
 • 5-10% of the population
and stress may cause ... the blood • Defect ... • Defect in secretion ... #hepatology #diagnosis ... #gastroenterology
Aplastic Anemia - Overview

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

What?
• Aplastic anemia
Aplastic Anemia ... Mechanisms: • Direct ... ecchymoses, mucosal bleeding ... and petechiae Causes ... #oncology #hematology
Acute Liver Injury - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Vascular Causes of Acute Liver Injury: 
 • Hepatic vein:
Algorithm Vascular Causes ... Half-life: 1 week • Direct ... bilirubin: ↑ ... RBC (hemolysis, bleeding ... diagnosis #algorithm #hepatology