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Petechiae: punctate spots that arise from spontaneous bleeding secondary to profound thrombocytopenia. 
The spots (easily visible
Petechiae: punctate ... from spontaneous bleeding ... Images #Clinical ... #Photo #Dermatology ... #Rash #Petechiae
Approach to Leukocytosis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Features of hematologic malignancy:
 • Symptoms: B-symptoms, bruising/bleeding, fatigue/weakness, immunosuppression
Features of hematologic ... B-symptoms, bruising/bleeding ... lymphadenopathy, petechiae ... hepatomegaly • Labs: anemia ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #hematology
Petechiae on Physical Exam

Pinpoint, round spots that appear on the skin as a result of microscopic
Petechiae on Physical ... of microscopic bleeding ... PhysicalExam #dermatology ... #foot #skin #clinical ... #video
Dermatologic Manifestations of Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (GPA)

Skin involvement in granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) is common and
Rarely dominate the clinical ... Maculopapular rash ... Polyangiitis #GPA #dermatology ... #rash #diagnosis ... #rheumatology
Causes of Thrombocytopenia and Platelet Disorders - Differential Diagnosis and Workup
History:
 - Prior platelet count, family
- History of bleeding ... (petechiae, ecchymoses ... epistaxis, gingival bleeding ... changes), high MCV anemia ... Causes #Workup #hematology
Macrophage Activation Syndrome (MAS)
Classified among the secondary or acquired forms of haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (sHLH)

What?
A subset of
(Petechial or purpuric ... rash) • Heart, ... with leukopenia, anemia ... Diagnosis #Management #Hematology ... #Rheumatology
Aplastic Anemia - Overview

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

What?
• Aplastic anemia
Aplastic Anemia ... Clinical Presentation ... ecchymoses, mucosal bleeding ... , and petechiae ... #oncology #hematology
Vibrio Vulnificus skin infection
Cirrhosis w/recent consumption of raw oysters w/rapidly evolving rash. 
Vibrio vulnificus part of
rapidly evolving rash ... hemochromatosis, hemolytic anemia ... #cellulitis #dermatology ... #legs #clinical ... #photo
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) Overview

Increased Clotting and Consumption of Clotting Factors

Findings:
 • Bleeding
 • Recent history
Findings: • Bleeding ... organ damage Clinical ... Findings: • Bleeding ... Manifestations of DIC: • Petechiae ... treatment #management #hematology
Leukemias Overview: ALL, CML, AML, APML, CLL

Acute leukemias > 20% blasts in the peripheral blood smear
Significant ↓ PLT: Petechiae ... , bruising, bleeding ... - infiltrates (anemia ... • Significant bleeding ... #Leukemia #Hematology