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Algorithmic Approach to Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework by MCV

Microcytic (MCV < 80) "TAILS":
 • Thalassemia
Algorithmic Approach ... Normocytic ( ... Infections Macrocytic ... Reticulocytosis, MDS ... #MCV #Algorithm
Diagnostic Framework for Anemia (Morphological Approach - MCV)
Low MCV - <80fL - "Microcytic"
 • Iron deficiency
(Morphological Approach ... 80 - 96 fL - "Normocytic ... - "Macrocytic" ... independent of alcohol ... differential #diagnosis #causes
Approach to Hypoproliferative Macrocytic Anemia

 • 812, Folate Deficiency
 • MDS+
 • Hypothyroid
 • Liver Disease
Approach to Hypoproliferative ... Macrocytic Anemia ... Liver Disease • Alcohol ... #diagnosis #algorithm ... #hematology #workup
Hematology Algorithms 

Anemia is described as a reduction in the proportion of the red blood cells.
Hematology Algorithms ... anemia (MCV<80 ... fl), normocytic ... These causes could ... #RDW #Mentzerindex
Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)

What?
Myelodysplastic syndromes are a group of disorders caused by blood cells that are poorly
formed or don’t work ... common cytopenia: Macrocytic ... arsenic compounds, alcohol ... syndromes with single-lineage ... Workup: • Complete