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Algorithm for the Evaluation of Thrombocytopenia

#Diagnosis #Hematology #Thrombocytopenia #Workup #Algorithm #Ddxof
Algorithm for the Evaluation ... Thrombocytopenia #Diagnosis ... #Hematology #Thrombocytopenia ... #Workup #Algorithm ... #Ddxof
Algorithm for the Evaluation and Management of Sickle Cell Crises
Clinical Manifestations and Management

#Diagnosis #Management #Hematology #SickleCell
Algorithm for the Evaluation ... Management #Diagnosis ... #Management #Hematology ... Manifestations #Workup ... #Algorithm #Ddxof
Causes of Thrombocytopenia and Platelet Disorders - Differential Diagnosis and Workup
History:
 - Prior platelet count, family
- Differential Diagnosis ... and Workup History ... (CVID, WAS), (neurologic ... - Bone marrow evaluation ... #hematology
Abnormal liver function tests algorithm.
 This figure details the initial response to abnormal liver blood tests.
indicate the initial evaluation ... history alongside evaluation ... The presence of metabolic ... ALP, alkaline phosphatase ... Abnormal #Algorithm #Hepatology
Low Alkaline Phosphatase - Hypophosphatasia 

Is Low Alkaline Phosphatase Of Clinical Importance?

ALP enzyme- Discovered in 1923
Low
Most cases diagnosed ... respiratory failure • Neurologic ... Nephrolithiasis • Metabolic ... Hyophosphatasia #hepatology ... #diagnosis
Rheumatology Workup - Laboratories Studies in Rheumatic Diseases

• Septic arthritis - Gram stain and culture of
Rheumatology Workup ... protein) to exclude metabolic ... (to support a diagnosis ... #laboratory #workup ... #diagnosis #testing
Macrophage Activation Syndrome (MAS)
Classified among the secondary or acquired forms of haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (sHLH)

What?
A subset of
juvenile idiopathic arthritis ... tests ↑ AST ↑ ALT ... marrow aspirate sample ... Activation #Syndrome #Diagnosis ... #Management #Hematology
Drug Induced Lupus vs SLE
Drug Induced Lupus (DIL):
 • Epidemiology: -10% of all lupus cases, drug-dependent,
Epidemiology: -10% of all ... Constitutional symptoms, Arthritis ... • Immunologic Workup ... • Immunologic Workup ... #diagnosis #management
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
- Differential Diagnosis ... affects the skin, neurologic ... rhinitis/sinusitis, saddle ... , Elevated AST ALT ... #Rheumatology
Elevated Globulin - Protein Gap (Total Protein - Albumin > 4)

Work-up of an Elevated Globulin Gap:
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Albumin > 4) Work-up ... first step in evaluation ... (RA, Temporal arteritis ... gastric tumors • Hematology ... #hematology