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Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Causes of Petechial ... Rash - Differential ... Vasculitis - Collagen disorders ... #Differential # ... #dermatology #physicalexam
Causes of Thrombocytopenia and Platelet Disorders - Differential Diagnosis and Workup
History:
 - Prior platelet count, family
and Platelet Disorders ... - Differential ... plateletcount), peripheral blood ... #Differential # ... #Workup #hematology
Skin Hypopigmentation - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Diffuse Congenital - Generalized hypopigmentation of hair, eyes, skin
 • Phenylketonuria
sclerosis (white "ash ... Hypopigmentation #disorders ... #skin #dermatology ... #Differential # ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes
Disorders of Pigmentations - Hypopigmentation and Hyperpigmentation - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

HYPOPIGMENTATION
Diffuse Congenital - Generalized hypopigmentation of
Disorders of Pigmentations ... sclerosis (white "ash ... #skin #dermatology ... #Differential # ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes
Eosinophil Disorders Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Peripheral blood eosinophilia/hypereosinophilia uncovered incidentally during medical evaluation or
Eosinophil Disorders ... • Peripheral blood ... for secondary causes ... #Algorithm #Differential ... #diagnosis #hematology
Overall Approach to Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Blood Loss
 • Acute Bleed - Normocytic / Normochromic
Approach to Anemia - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm Blood ... • RBC Membrane Disorder ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes ... #Hematology
Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS)
Definition: 
 • Severe adverse drug reaction, characterized by
extensive skin rash ... Edema in 70% of cases ... Resolution > 15 days Differentials ... drug reaction • SJS ... DRESS #Syndrome #dermatology
Basophilia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Basophils < 1% of the total white blood cell count
Basophils function similarly
Basophilia - Differential ... the total white blood ... Myeloproliferative Disorders ... #Diagnosis #causes ... #hematology #basophils
Causes of Anemia with elevated Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Normal Blood Smear
 •
Causes of Anemia ... Volume (MCV) - Differential ... Algorithm Normal Blood ... • Small Bowel Disorder ... #Hematology
Ketosis Disorders
Ketone bodies are a normal metabolic energy source. Excessive unregulated production of ketones, often accompanied
Ketosis Disorders ... pregnancy, where blood ... Glucosuria causes ... #ketones #differential ... #diagnosis #management