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Algorithm for the Evaluation of Thrombocytopenia

#Diagnosis #Hematology #Thrombocytopenia #Workup #Algorithm #Ddxof
Algorithm for the Evaluation ... of Thrombocytopenia ... #Diagnosis #Hematology ... #Workup #Algorithm ... #Ddxof
Causes of Thrombocytosis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Spurious:
 • Artifact (redo CBC)
Autonomous:
 • Essential thrombocytosis
 • Polycythemia
• Rheumatic disorders ... • Celiac disease ... Non malignant hematologic ... following EtOH induced thrombocytopenia ... malignancy • Iron deficiency
Causes of Thrombocytopenia and Platelet Disorders - Differential Diagnosis and Workup
History:
 - Prior platelet count, family
Diagnosis and Workup ... - Bone marrow evaluation ... or if a primary hematologic ... Diagnosis #Causes #Workup ... #hematology
Gastrointestinal Evaluation of Iron Deficiency Anemia
In patients with anemia, diagnose iron deficiency if:
 • Ferritin <
Gastrointestinal Evaluation ... tests Test for celiac ... Gastrointestinal #Evaluation ... #workup #diagnosis ... #gastroenterology
Hemolytic Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Sickle cells - Consider sickle cell disease (diverse genotypes):
' nucleotidase deficiency ... Schistocytes, thrombocytopenia ... Consider RBC membrane disorder ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #workup ... #hematology #testing
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Diagnosis and Workup Summary
Use a positive diagnostic strategy with minimal testing.
Diagnosis and Workup ... - Rule out celiac ... Pelvic Floor Disorder ... and Hepatology ... #gastroenterology
Celiac Disease - Diagnosis Algorithm
IgA TTG has high sensitivity and specificity of ~ 98% and is
serologic marker for evaluating ... IgA deficiency affects ... - Gastroenterology ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #gastroenterology ... #workup
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
hemostasis: - Thrombocytopenia ... Clotting factor deficiency ... Vasculitis - Collagen disorders ... - Nutritional deficiency ... Work Up: •
Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)

What?
Myelodysplastic syndromes are a group of disorders caused by blood cells that are poorly
are a group of disorders ... formed or don’t work ... or folic acid deficiency ... Workup: • Complete ... Syndromes #diagnosis #hematology