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Acute Purpura Fulminans Skin Rash on Physical Exam 
60 year old male ITP s/p splenectomy 
1d
year old male ITP ... the rash (purpura ... Your blood cxs identify ... #Skin #Rash #clinical ... #photo
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
- Differential Diagnosis ... : - Purpura fulminans ... : • Complete blood ... • Fecal occult blood ... test • Serology
Capnocytophaga Canimorsus Skin Rash

40 M presents w/ N, V, severe epigastric pain. SHx: smoker, drinks 18
symptoms from cellulitis ... +purpuric rash → ... key to the diagnosis ... #dermatology #clinical ... #photo
Dermatologic Manifestations of Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (GPA)

Skin involvement in granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) is common and
clinical picture ... Maculopapular rash ... Differential Diagnosis ... vasculitis (inflamed blood ... #rash #diagnosis
Henoch Schonlein Leg Rash - Palpable Purpura
Purpura: Low Platelets or Vasculitis?
45 years old, seen in our
Schonlein Leg Rash ... Tip: To differentiate ... eyes and touch the ... #Legs #Rash #clinical ... #photo #dermatology
TTP - Laboratory Evaluation for Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura

Activity of von Willebrand factor-cleaving protease activity - A
TTP - Laboratory ... Thrombocytopenic Purpura ... low, tests to detect ... of Peripheral blood ... #Workup #Hematology
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) Overview

Increased Clotting and Consumption of Clotting Factors

Findings:
 • Bleeding
 • Recent history
ABO incompatible blood ... organ damage Clinical ... • TMA’s (HUS/TTP ... #Coagulation #diagnosis ... treatment #management #hematology
Macrophage Activation Syndrome (MAS)
Classified among the secondary or acquired forms of haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (sHLH)

What?
A subset of
purpura to mucosal ... rash) • Heart, ... Liver function tests ... Activation #Syndrome #Diagnosis ... #Management #Hematology
Cryofibrinogenemia Summary

Cryofibrinogenemia Epidemiology:
 • 40-70 years with a modest female predominance

Cryofibrinogenemia:
 • The precipitation of a
which can plug blood ... Skin necrosis • Purpura ... : • + Clinical ... Cryoglobulinemia • TTP ... hematology
Blood Product Transfusions One Pager Summary
Type and screen - determines blood type and detects in recipient
indirect Coombs test ... maculopapular rash ... Causes purpura & ... #Transfusions #diagnosis ... #management #hematology