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Approach to Thrombocytosis - Elevated Platelet Count - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Peripheral Smear concerning for malignancy?
→ Refer to hematology ... Kawasaki, Nephrotic syndrome ... , POEMS • Reaction ... Exercise, Allergic reactions ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #hematology
Transfusion Reactions - Summary Cheatsheet
 • Hemolytic Reaction
 • Febrile Reactions
 • Transfusion Related Acute Lung
Transfusion Reactions ... • Febrile Reactions ... Transfusion Related Acute ... #diagnosis #management ... #hematology #complications
Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MD) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
myelo (marrow) -dys- (abnormal) -plastic (shape) = funny-shaped cells
Myelodysplastic Syndrome ... transformation to acute ... Conservative/supportive care ... Myelodysplastic #Syndrome ... #treatment #hematology
Basophilia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Basophils < 1% of the total white blood cell count
Basophils function similarly
granules which are ... during an allergic reaction ... translocation • Acute ... thrombocythemia • Acute ... Diagnosis #causes #hematology
Diagnostic Framework for Hemolysis - Intravascular vs Extravascular Causes
Intravascular Hemolysis:
 • Mechanical Trauma (Microangiopathic hemolytic anemia):
) - HELLP syndrome ... Hemolytic uremic syndrome ... Other: Transfusion reaction ... lactam antibiotics are ... differential #diagnosis #hematology
Indications for Albumin for Management of Cirrhosis
 • Large volume paracentesis (>5 liter) - 8g per
for Albumin for Management ... ascites removed • Acute ... • Hepatorenal syndrome ... #Indications #Management ... Cirrhosis #treatment #hepatology
Purpura - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Non-blanchable, dark red to purple, hemorrhagic skin lesions that result from leakage
Kasabach-Merritt syndrome ... - APLS • Acute ... Gardner-Diamond syndrome ... fever • Drug reactions ... Differential #Diagnosis #hematology
Causes of Pseudocellulitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Cellulitis Mimics

Cellulitis: Deep skin and subcutaneous fat infection

Pseudo
avoid allergic reactions ... substantial health care ... Angioedema • Sweet syndrome ... • Gout • Acute ... • Compartment syndrome
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
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