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Hemolysis - Diagnostic Algorithm and Causes

Increased red cell production: 
 • Increased Reticulocytosis/polychromasia 
 • Erythroid
Hemolysis - Diagnostic ... Algorithm and Causes ... #Algorithm #Differential ... #Causes #Workup ... #Hematology #Diagnosis
Algorithm for workup of thrombocytopenia based on observation of the peripheral blood film. 
TTP/HUS indicates thrombotic
Algorithm for workup ... thrombocytopenia, Hematology ... 2012, p 193 #Diagnosis ... #Differential # ... Thrombocytopenia #Evaluation
Causes of Thrombocytopenia and Platelet Disorders - Differential Diagnosis and Workup
History:
 - Prior platelet count, family
Platelet Disorders - Differential ... Diagnosis and Workup ... - Bone marrow evaluation ... #Diagnosis #Causes ... #Workup #hematology
Nail Findings & Associated Conditions
Change in color, texture, or shape can be harmless, but may suggest
Nail Pitting • Central ... Nail #fingernail #pathology ... #differential # ... diagnosis #dermatology ... #nails #table #
Nail Findings & Associated Conditions
Change in color, texture, or shape can be harmless, but may suggest
Nail Pitting • Central ... Nail #fingernail #pathology ... #differential # ... diagnosis #dermatology ... #nails #table #
TTP - Laboratory Evaluation for Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura

Activity of von Willebrand factor-cleaving protease activity - A
TTP - Laboratory Evaluation ... activity is the diagnostic ... available for rapid diagnosis ... WBC count and differential ... #Workup #Hematology
Eosinophil Disorders Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Peripheral blood eosinophilia/hypereosinophilia uncovered incidentally during medical evaluation or
during medical evaluation ... or workup for specific ... 1,500 cells/µL Workup ... Disorders #Algorithm #Differential ... #diagnosis #hematology
Maculopapular Rashes - THE ALGORITHMIC APPROACH 

The term maculopapule is a portmanteau, a combination
of macule and
macule and papule (Table ... diagnosis; however ... diagnosis, which ... require emergent evaluation ... #Diagnosis #Dermatology
General Approach to Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework
1) Check reticulocyte count to determine if hypo/hyper-proliferative
2) Exclude
General Approach ... Diagnosis Framework ... hyper-proliferative 2) Exclude hemolysis ... guide further evaluation ... #diagnosis #hematology
Polycythemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Polycythemia itself isn’t a diagnosis. Like many things, it is a condition
Polycythemia - Differential ... an underlying cause ... Better call hematology ... you’ll do a good workup ... #workup #hematology