Thrombocytopenia Flashcards
1
Q
Thrombocytopenia due to increased destruction – causes?
A
#HIV #ANA #CLL
2
Q
Thrombocytopenia due to splenic sequestration – causes?
A
Hepatitis B/C
3
Q
Evans syndrome?
A
Thrombocytopenia and hemolytic anemia in the setting of CLL
4
Q
TTP treatment of choice?
A
Plasmapheresis
5
Q
How to test for heparin induced thrombocytopenia (HIT)?
A
#HIT antibody #Serotonin release assay #Elevated D dimer
6
Q
Treatment in uremic Bleed?
A
DDAVP
7
Q
Thrombocytopenia due to decreased production – causes?
A
MDS
#Parvovirus #CMV #EBV #HIV
#B12/Folate #Hypothyroid