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Approach to Hypoproliferative Macrocytic Anemia

 • 812, Folate Deficiency
 • MDS+
 • Hypothyroid
 • Liver Disease
• 812, Folate Deficiency ... • MDS+ • Hypothyroid ... #differential #diagnosis ... #algorithm #hematology ... #workup
Algorithmic Approach to Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework by MCV

Microcytic (MCV < 80) "TAILS":
 • Thalassemia
Algorithmic Approach ... Diagnosis Framework ... Non-hemolytic: ACD, Aplastic ... Reticulocytosis, MDS ... #hematology
Aplastic Anemia - Overview

Who?
• M = F
• 3 peaks:	1) Childhood	2) 15-25 years	3) >60 years

What?
• Aplastic anemia
Aplastic Anemia ... • Aplastic anemia ... , GATA2 deficiency ... anemia Treatment ... #hematology #diagnosis
Causes of Thrombocytopenia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 
Decreased Megakaryopoiesis
 • Aplastic Anemia
 • Toxic Damage (e.g.
- Differential Diagnosis ... Megakaryopoiesis • Aplastic ... Anemia • Toxic ... Non-lmmune: • HELLP Syndrome ... #Hematology
Pancytopenia - Workup and Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Consumption Disorders
 1. Autoimmune Mediated Pancytopenia
 2. Splenic Sequestration
Peripheral Destruction
Pancytopenia - Workup ... FISH • Acquired Aplastic ... Anemia • Hypoplastic ... MDS • Congenital ... #Algorithm #Hematology
Pancytopenia - Workup and Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Consumption Disorders
 1. Autoimmune Mediated Pancytopenia
 2. Splenic Sequestration
Peripheral Destruction
Pancytopenia - Workup ... FISH • Acquired Aplastic ... Anemia • Hypoplastic ... MDS • Congenital ... #Algorithm #Hematology
Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MD) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
myelo (marrow) -dys- (abnormal) -plastic (shape) = funny-shaped cells
(MD) - Diagnosis ... dys- (abnormal) -plastic ... cytopenias (usually anemia ... #MDS #Diagnosis ... #hematology #oncology
Approach to Thrombocytosis - Elevated Platelet Count - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Peripheral Smear concerning for malignancy?
for workup, including ... Acute hemolysis, deficiency ... anemia, Rebound ... effect from treatment ... #Algorithm #hematology
Iron Deficiency Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Labs: Ferritin, iron, transferrin, TIBC, TSAT, sTfR

 • Blood loss:
Diagnosis Algorithm ... Gastrectomy, WHDA syndrome ... Matthew Ho, MD ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #ferritin #hematology
Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)

What?
Myelodysplastic syndromes are a group of disorders caused by blood cells that are poorly
formed or don’t work ... • Aplastic Anemia ... • Copper deficiency ... Workup: • Complete ... #diagnosis #hematology