A patient presents with fever, neurological alterations and…
A patient presents with fever, neurological alterations and petechiae of the lower extremities. Lab results include a decreased platelet count, elevated bilirubin, and hemolysis and schistocytes in the blood smear. The clinician should include which of the following as a priority differential diagnosis?
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A patient has suffered a left-sided hemorrhagic stroke, and damage to Wernicke’s area, confirmed by MRI imaging. The patient is having difficulty communicating. Their speech consists of clearly enunciated words that are illogical. The clinician asks the patient how they are feeling today, and they respond with: “You stinky purple run things and stuff.” The clinician recognizes
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