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Purpura - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Non-blanchable, dark red to purple, hemorrhagic skin lesions that result from leakage
CAUSES OF NON-PALPABLE ... CAUSES OF PALPABLE ... #Diagnosis #hematology ... #rheumatology # ... #dermatology
Elevated Globulin - Protein Gap (Total Protein - Albumin > 4)

Work-up of an Elevated Globulin Gap:
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- Protein Gap ( ... globulin gap (> ... gastric tumors • Hematology ... #Protein #Gap # ... #diagnosis #hematology
Common Variable Immunodeficiency (CVID)

What?
CVID: Immunodeficiency disorder with hypogammaglobulinemia -> increased infection risk secondary to impaired B-cell
Immunodeficiency disorder ... infection risk secondary ... • Liver diseases ... DDX - Other causes ... #immunology #hematology
Cryofibrinogenemia Summary

Cryofibrinogenemia Epidemiology:
 • 40-70 years with a modest female predominance

Cryofibrinogenemia:
 • The precipitation of a
Cold insoluble globulin ... cryoglobulins • Negative causes ... Antiphospholipid syndrome ... #rheumatology # ... hematology