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Causes of Thrombocytopenia and Platelet Disorders - Differential Diagnosis and Workup
History:
 - Prior platelet count, family
Workup History ... /HCV testing - ... K), H. pylori test ... thyroid function test ... changes), high MCV anemia
Major neurocognitive disorders (MNCD): Diagnosis and workup 

1) Clinical diagnosis Cognitive impairment + loss of autonomy
2)
hydrocephalus, HIV ... deficiency, ... laboratory ... tests + imaging ... - Progressive amnesia ... Differential #Subtypes #Classification
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency:
 • ACTH stimulation test - Synthetic ACTH does not stimulate cortisol secretion because
ACTH stimulation test ... aldosterone - Low in cases ... Insufficiency #Evaluation #laboratory ... #diagnosis #testing ... endocrinology #workup
Rheumatology Workup - Laboratories Studies in Rheumatic Diseases

• Septic arthritis - Gram stain and culture of
Rheumatology Workup ... the presence of anemia ... more time for the laboratory ... : HIV test, a rubella ... #workup #diagnosis
TTP - Laboratory Evaluation for Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura

Activity of von Willebrand factor-cleaving protease activity - A
TTP - Laboratory ... value is low, tests ... result in severe anemia ... the presence of renal ... ThromboticThrombocytopenicPurpura #Diagnosis #Workup
Causes of Lactate Elevation, Lactic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis

The most common causes of hyperlactatemia are usually:
- assess other laboratory ... or diagnostic tests ... 30mmHg) - Severe anemia ... Ethylene glycol - HIV ... #typea #typeb #classification
Posterior Knee Dislocation Injury
Specifically, POSTERIOR KNEE DISLOCATIONS can have significant associated injury that needs unique approach
workup. ... nerve injury (25%) TEST ... Check hip and ankle ... ligament/meniscus testing ... trauma/vascular/orthopedic