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Algorithm for the Evaluation and Management of Sickle Cell Crises
Clinical Manifestations and Management

#Diagnosis #Management #Hematology #SickleCell
Algorithm for the Evaluation ... of Sickle Cell Crises ... #Hematology #SickleCell ... Manifestations #Workup ... #Algorithm #Ddxof
Eosinophil Disorders Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Peripheral blood eosinophilia/hypereosinophilia uncovered incidentally during medical evaluation or
Eosinophil Disorders ... during medical evaluation ... or workup for specific ... glucocorticoid treatment ... Differential #diagnosis #hematology
Causes of Thrombocytopenia and Platelet Disorders - Differential Diagnosis and Workup
History:
 - Prior platelet count, family
Diagnosis and Workup ... smear, HIV/HCV testing ... - Bone marrow evaluation ... or if a primary hematologic ... #Workup #hematology
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) Deficiency
Etiology:
 • Vit B12 - aka cobalamin. Present in foods derived from animal
• Common Causes ... dysfunction, and/or disorders ... related to IBD, celiac ... total body stores Evaluation ... Check for IF ab Treatment
Algorithm regarding the diagnosis and treatment of Hereditary Hemochromatosis HH. 

Step 1: In the patient with
diagnosis and treatment ... elevated, HFE gene testing ... including liver and hematologic ... disorders. ... algorithm #diagnosis #management
Dysphagia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Symptom | Diagnosis
• Solid-food dysphagia present for months to years | Mechanical
URGENT WORKUP ... → EGD Treatment ... the underlying cause ... Differential #Diagnosis #Management ... gastroenterology #workup
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Epidemiology: 10-180/100,000, Typically Age 20-40, F:M
• Immunologic Workup ... Positive in 60-80% of cases ... life-threatening • Treatment ... of SLE • Evolution ... #Summary #rheumatology
Drug Induced Lupus vs SLE
Drug Induced Lupus (DIL):
 • Epidemiology: -10% of all lupus cases, drug-dependent,
• Immunologic Workup ... • Immunologic Workup ... life-threatening • Treatment ... Usual therapeutic management ... #diagnosis #management
Aortic Dissection Pearls
Aortic dissection is caused by a tear in the tunica intima, the innermost layer
dissection is caused ... Evaluation: 1. ... Connective tissue disorder ... deficit • Shock Treatment ... Dissection #diagnosis #management
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - Diagnosis and Management Summary
A defect in arterial oxygenation due to a gas exchange
a gas exchange disorder ... lung disease Caused ... IPVDs Diagnostic Testing ... ) on room air Treatment ... #treatment #hepatology