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Thrombocytosis - Differential Diagnosis
Platelet Count > 450
Reactive:
 • Anemia/blood loss (Fe deficiency)
 • Infection/Sepsis
 • Non-infectious
Thrombocytosis - Differential ... Reactive: • Anemia ... rheumatologic, trauma ... Thrombocytosis #Differential ... causes #Platelets #hematology
Dacrocytes (tear drop cells) 
Other poikilocytes resemble a pear or teardrop. The narrow, tapered end
may be
each of the above photos ... Dacrocytes are found ... metaplasia, pernicious anemia ... some hemolytic anemias ... #Clinical #Path
Janeway Lesion: Flat, painless, erythematous lesions seen on the palm of this patient's hand. While
frequently associated
, they are the result ... Photo credit, Josh ... UCSD Catalog of Clinical ... Images #Clinical ... #Photo #Dermatology
Causes of Thrombocytosis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Spurious:
 • Artifact (redo CBC)
Autonomous:
 • Essential thrombocytosis
 • Polycythemia
Thrombocytosis - Differential ... Post-op surgery • Trauma ... Iron deficiency anemia ... Thrombocytosis #Differential ... Algorithm #Causes #Hematology
Cafe Au Lait Spots: Pigmented areas adjacent to multiple neurofibromas.

Charlie Goldberg, M.D. - UCSD Catalog of
Cafe Au Lait Spots ... UCSD Catalog of Clinical ... Images #Clinical ... #Dermatology #SkinRash ... Neurofibromas #Photo
Reticulocyte Production Index = (Retic %) x (Hct / 45) / Maturation Factor
The maturation factor is
particular degree of anemia ... Index < 2: • Anemia ... Acute blood loss: Trauma ... Production #Index #hematology ... #anemia #differential
Erythema Nodosum: In this case, E. Nodosum has occured secondary to 
Streptococcal infection.
Photo credit, Josh Fierer,
Nodosum: In this case ... Photo credit, Josh ... UCSD Catalog of Clinical ... Images #Clinical ... #Dermatology #SkinRash
Schistocytes - The arrows point to schistocytes which are fragmented red blood cells. Also called schizocytes,
In the right photo ... seen in hemolytic anemias ... is mechanical trauma ... Clinical conditions ... #Clinical #Path
Nail Disorders secondary to Systemic Diseases
Nail Fold Abnormality
 • SLE
 • Scleroderma
 • Dermatomyositis
Koilonychia - Spoon-shaped
Iron deficiency anemia ... endocarditis • Trauma ... renal failure • Uremia ... Systemic #Secondary #dermatology ... #Differential #
The worst case of crusted scabies I’ve even seen. Looking at the photo makes me itch
The worst case of ... Looking at the photo ... Crusted #Scabies #Dermatology ... #Skin #Arms #Clinical ... #Photo #Rural #