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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 ... some hemolytic anemias ... #Clinical #Path ... #BloodSmear #Blood
Schistocytes - The arrows point to schistocytes which are fragmented red blood cells. Also called schizocytes,
fragmented red blood ... In the right photo ... is mechanical trauma ... #Clinical #Path ... #BloodSmear #Blood
Clinical image showing neck seat belt sign (diagonal abrasions are present along the course of the
Clinical image showing ... carotid artery injury ... carotid artery injury ... #EM #Clinical #Trauma ... emergency #Neck #Photo
Codocytes (Target cells) - Two target cells are seen in the left photo and one in
seen in the left photo ... present in the left photo ... with hemolytic anemias ... #Clinical #Path ... #BloodSmear #Blood
Elevated Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH) - Differential Diagnosis Framework

LDH is a cytoplasmic enzyme present in tissues throughout
Dehydrogenase (LDH) - Differential ... • Hemolytic Anemias ... deficiency of red blood ... Demand ischemia • Trauma ... Dehydrogenase #Elevated #differential
Sickle cells
These photos show sickle cells on peripheral blood smears. In the left photo target cells
on peripheral blood ... trait do very well clinically ... no significant anemia ... #Clinical #Path ... #BloodSmear #Blood
Fireworks Hand Injury - Clinical Photo
X-rays are a little sanitized. Seriously leave fireworks alone!

- Michaela West,
Fireworks Hand Injury ... - Clinical Photo ... X-rays are a little ... #Clinical #Photo ... #Trauma
Acute Liver Injury - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Vascular Causes of Acute Liver Injury: 
 • Hepatic vein:
- Differential ... , CMV, VZV • Trauma ... NT) - If both are ... intestines, white blood ... #hepatitis #differential
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential ... Rhabdomyolysis: • Trauma ... Dermatomyositis Clinical ... UA positive for blood ... Rhabdomyolysis #Differential
Lesions of the Spinal cord - Spinal Cord Syndromes

Spinal cord lesions can result in permanent neurologic
treat spinal cord injury ... other forms of trauma ... Knife or bullet injury ... herniation - Trauma ... syndromes #lesions #differential