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Approach to Thrombocytosis - Elevated Platelet Count - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Peripheral Smear concerning for malignancy?
Platelet Count - Differential ... → Refer to hematology ... syndrome, POEMS • Reaction ... Exercise, Allergic reactions ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #hematology
Basophilia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Basophils < 1% of the total white blood cell count
Basophils function similarly
Basophilia - Differential ... granules which are ... during an allergic reaction ... translocation • Acute ... Diagnosis #causes #hematology
Transfusion Reactions - Summary Cheatsheet
 • Hemolytic Reaction
 • Febrile Reactions
 • Transfusion Related Acute Lung
Transfusion Reactions ... • Febrile Reactions ... Transfusion Related Acute ... #diagnosis #management ... #hematology #complications
Diagnostic Framework for Hemolysis - Intravascular vs Extravascular Causes
Intravascular Hemolysis:
 • Mechanical Trauma (Microangiopathic hemolytic anemia):
Other: Transfusion reaction ... lactam antibiotics are ... - Transfusion reaction ... Extravascular #Causes #differential ... #diagnosis #hematology
Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MD) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
myelo (marrow) -dys- (abnormal) -plastic (shape) = funny-shaped cells
Diagnosis and Management ... transformation to acute ... leukemia Management ... Conservative/supportive care ... #treatment #hematology
Eosinophil Disorders Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Peripheral blood eosinophilia/hypereosinophilia uncovered incidentally during medical evaluation or
(common causes are ... allergy, drug reaction ... Disorders #Algorithm #Differential ... #diagnosis #hematology
Purpura - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Non-blanchable, dark red to purple, hemorrhagic skin lesions that result from leakage
Purpura - Differential ... - APLS • Acute ... fever • Drug reactions ... Vasculopathy #Purpura #Differential ... #Diagnosis #hematology
Blood Transfusion Reactions

Immune Mediated:
 • Febrile Non-Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction (FNHTR): Most common immune reaction to transfusion.
Blood Transfusion Reactions ... • Acute Hemolytic ... Transfusion Related Acute ... Transfusion #diagnosis #management ... #hematology #reactions
Causes of Pseudocellulitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Cellulitis Mimics

Cellulitis: Deep skin and subcutaneous fat infection

Pseudo
Pseudocellulitis - Differential ... avoid allergic reactions ... substantial health care ... syndrome • Gout • Acute ... Pseudocellulitis #Differential
Aplastic Anemia - Illness Script
Signs and symptoms:
 • Recurrent infections from neutropenia
 • Mucosal bleeding from
• Supportive care ... progress to MDS or acute ... Anemia #diagnosis #management ... #treatment #hematology