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Causes of Thrombocytopenia and Platelet Disorders - Differential Diagnosis and Workup
History:
 - Prior platelet count, family
- Differential ... . pylori test (GI ... function test, ANA ... - Bone marrow evaluation ... #Differential #
Ketosis Disorders
Ketone bodies are a normal metabolic energy source. Excessive unregulated production of ketones, often accompanied
Ketosis Disorders ... by an anion gap acidosis ... ketoacidosis (AKA ... #ketones #differential ... #diagnosis #management
Aortic Dissection Pearls
Aortic dissection is caused by a tear in the tunica intima, the innermost layer
dissection is caused ... the wall of the aorta ... Evaluation: 1. ... Connective tissue disorder ... Pulse deficit/differential
Allopecia - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hair Loss

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
Allopecia - Differential ... Scaling, pustules, crusts ... • Laboratory evaluation ... DHEAS) • ANA ... loss #alopecia #Differential
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) Deficiency
Etiology:
 • Vit B12 - aka cobalamin. Present in foods derived from animal
: • Vit B12 - aka ... • Common Causes ... dysfunction, and/or disorders ... total body stores Evaluation ... Deficiency #diagnosis #management
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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tract, and often causes ... neuropathy - GI ... < 30 years - Aorta ... branches • GCA: - Aorta ... LFT • ESR • ANA
Relapsing Polychondritis

What is it?
Recurrent inflammation of the cartilage in the body (Autoimmune disorder)

Who?
• Most frequently: 40
body (Autoimmune disorder ... Large vessels (aorta ... Nonspecific ↑ ESR, CRP, ANA ... Polychondritis #rheumatology ... #diagnosis #management