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Algorithm for workup of thrombocytopenia based on observation of the peripheral blood film. 
TTP/HUS indicates thrombotic
Algorithm for workup ... TTP/HUS indicates ... purpura/hemolytic ... , Hematology 2012 ... , p 193 #Diagnosis
Algorithm for Diagnosis of the Petechial / Purpuric Rash

Febrile/Toxic, Palpable: 
 - Meningococcaemia, Disseminated Gonococcal Infection,
Algorithm for Diagnosis ... DIC, Thrombotic Thrombocytopaenic ... #Rash #Algorithm ... #Diagnosis #Dermatology ... #Skin
Thrombotic Microangiopathy - TTP VS HUS

Big picture points : Often hard to differentiate the two entities,
Microangiopathy #thrombocytopenic ... #purpura #TTP # ... #thrombocytopenia ... #Comparison #Diagnosis ... #Table #Hematology
Thrombotic Microangiopathies - Primary Thrombotic Microangiopathy (TMA) - Differential Diagnosis Table

 • Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP)
Table • Thrombotic ... Thrombocytopenic ... Purpura (TTP) ... (ST-HUS) • Atypical ... Microangiopathy #TMA #hematology
Purpura - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Non-blanchable, dark red to purple, hemorrhagic skin lesions that result from leakage
Diagnosis Framework ... purple, hemorrhagic skin ... necrosis) • VIT ... #hematology #rheumatology ... #nonpalpable #dermatology
Causes of Thrombocytopenia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 
Decreased Megakaryopoiesis
 • Aplastic Anemia
 • Toxic Damage (e.g.
Causes of Thrombocytopenia ... - Differential Diagnosis ... Quinidine • HIT ... Syndrome • TTP/HUS ... #Hematology
Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT) - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

Presentation: 
 • Plts ↓50% (nadir
(HIT) - Diagnosis ... 5-10d, venous (DVT ... arterial thrombosis, skin ... exposure (prevent skin ... #Treatment #Hematology
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Algorithm Pinpoint ... hemostasis: - Thrombocytopenia ... ITP - APLS - HIT ... cryoglobulins • Skin ... #dermatology #physicalexam
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) Overview

Increased Clotting and Consumption of Clotting Factors

Findings:
 • Bleeding
 • Recent history
DDX: • TMA’s (HUS ... - MAHA: TTP/HUS ... deficiency) • HIT ... #Coagulation #diagnosis ... treatment #management #hematology
Janeway Lesions in Endocarditis seen on Physical Exam 

Dr Supradip Ghosh
@dr_supradip

36 year old male with history
His sister shared ... these photos today ... could have been diagnosed ... #dermatology #soles ... #skin