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Differential Diagnosis for a Prolonged PT and aPTT
If the PT and the aPTT are both prolonged,
Differential Diagnosis ... Prolonged PT and aPTT ... the PT and the aPTT ... #diagnosis #differential ... #hematology #coagulation
Causes of Abnormal PT and/or aPTT
Prolonged Prothrombin Time (PT)
1. Acquired deficiency of FVII
Causes of Abnormal ... Pre-analytical cause ... #Prolonged #Causes ... #diagnosis #differential ... #hematology #coagulation
Causes of Anemia with Low Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Decreased Heme Synthesis or
Causes of Anemia ... - Differential Diagnosis ... #Macrocytosis #elevatedMCV ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Hematology
Causes of Anemia with elevated Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Normal Blood Smear
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Causes of Anemia ... - Differential Diagnosis ... Increased Requirement (e.g ... #Macrocytosis #elevatedMCV ... #Hematology
Causes of Thrombocytopenia and Platelet Disorders - Differential Diagnosis and Workup
History:
 - Prior platelet count, family
- Differential Diagnosis ... : INR/PT, aPTT(liver ... function test, ANA (e.g ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #hematology
Hemophilia - Diagnosis and Management
Diagnosis:
 • Consistent bleeding history (unless screening for disease in family members
established disease) • aPTT ... mixing study (aPTT ... normal in mild cases ... hemophilia type (e.g ... Management #treatment #hematology