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Algorithmic Approach to Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework by MCV

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

 • 812, Folate Deficiency
 • MDS+
 • Hypothyroid
 • Liver Disease
Approach to Hypoproliferative ... Macrocytic Anemia ... Liver Disease • Alcohol ... MatthewHoMD #Macrocytic ... #hematology #workup
Anemia Diagnostic Algorithm

Mean corpuscular (cell) volume (MCV): Average RBC size. Under 80 = microcytic. Between 80-95
(cell) volume (MCV ... Under 80 = microcytic ... (up to 100) = normocytic ... 95 (or 100) is macrocytic ... #Microcytic #Macrocytic
Hematology Algorithms 

Anemia is described as a reduction in the proportion of the red blood cells.
Hematology Algorithms ... corpuscular volume into microcytic ... fl), normocytic ... fl) & macrocytic ... These causes could
FAT RBC Mnemonic for Causes of Macrocytic Anemia
(MCV > 100)

F - Folate (Fetus) and B12 Deficiency
of Macrocytic Anemia ... (MCV > 100) ... production A - Alcohol ... Marrow Disorders (MDS ... #Macrocytic #Anemia
Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)

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