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Approach to Leukocytosis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Features of hematologic malignancy:
 • Symptoms: B-symptoms, bruising/bleeding, fatigue/weakness, immunosuppression
Diagnosis Algorithm ... Features of ... : • Symptoms: ... B-symptoms, bruising ... hepatomegaly • Labs: anemia
Thrombotic Microangiopathy - TTP VS HUS

Big picture points : Often hard to differentiate the two entities,
Often hard to differentiate ... and first-line treatment ... thrombocytopenia #Comparison ... #Diagnosis #Table ... #Hematology
Hodgkin's Lymphoma vs Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma - Comparison

Hodgkin's Lymphoma:
 • Epidemiology: young adults 20-30, older 50-70
 •
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma - Comparison ... Diagnosis of B-Symptoms ... #oncology #diagnosis ... #differential # ... hematology
Inflammatory Myopathies
Dermatomyositis
 • Onset: Subacute
 • Pattern: Proximal
 • CK: Up to 50X ULN
 • Autoantibodies:
: Diagnosis of exclusion ... Inflammatory #Myopathies #differential ... #diagnosis #comparison ... #rheumatology # ... table
Differentiating NBTE from Infective Endocarditis
No pathognomonic signs/symptoms or echo features that are specific to NBTE, and
pathognomonic signs/symptoms ... specific to NBTE, and diagnosis ... is required for diagnosis ... #Endocarditis #comparison ... #table
Causes of Thrombocytopenia and Platelet Disorders - Differential Diagnosis and Workup
History:
 - Prior platelet count, family
Platelet Disorders - Differential ... Diagnosis and Workup ... pylori test (GI symptoms ... (CVID, WAS), (neurologic ... changes), high MCV anemia
TRALI vs TACO - Transfusion Reactions
TRALI:
 • Epidemiology: 0.1% of transfused patientsl
 • Risk factors: Critical
ARDS to explain symptoms ... : 33% • Treatment ... Transfusion #Reactions #hematology ... #diagnosis #comparison ... #table
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... : • Triad of symptoms ... urine • Other symptoms ... #nephrology
Features That Differentiate Acute Pericarditis from Myocardial Ischemia or Infarction and Pulmonary Embolism

In contrast to the
Features That Differentiate ... it difficult to differentiate ... #Pericarditis #Symptoms ... #Presentation #comparison ... #Table #Diagnosis
Low Alkaline Phosphatase - Hypophosphatasia 

Is Low Alkaline Phosphatase Of Clinical Importance?

ALP enzyme- Discovered in 1923
Low
• recurrent fractures ... • Pernicious anemia ... mineralization Symptoms ... respiratory failure • Neurologic ... pain - Frequent fractures