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Algorithm for the evaluation of macrocytic anemia. (RBC = red blood cell; MMA = methylmalonic acid.)
Physicians
Algorithm for the ... red blood cell; MMA ... the most likely cause ... #Diagnosis #Macrocytosis ... #Workup #AAFP
Causes of Acute Pelvic Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Non-Gynecologic:
• Genitourinary (Infection, Stone)
• Gastrointestinal (Appendicitis, Gastroenteritis, Diverticulitis,
Causes of Acute ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Diverticulitis, IBD ... #Algorithm #Causes ... #OBGyn #Gynecology
Fatigue and IBD Algorithm
 • 40-50% patients have fatigue despite clinical remission
 • Risk factors: BMI,
If persistent macrocytosis ... correct B12 (B12, MMA ... restricted diet/deficiency ... /other causes • ... #Algorithm #diagnosis
Causes of Thrombocytosis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Spurious:
 • Artifact (redo CBC)
Autonomous:
 • Essential thrombocytosis
 • Polycythemia
Infectious: • Acute ... Inflammatory: • IBD ... malignancy • Iron deficiency ... anemia #Thrombocytosis ... #Algorithm #Causes
Approach to Thrombocytosis - Elevated Platelet Count - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Peripheral Smear concerning for malignancy?
- Differential Diagnosis ... hematology for workup ... hemolysis, deficiency ... anemia, Rebound ... Vasculitides, IBD
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) Deficiency
Etiology:
 • Vit B12 - aka cobalamin. Present in foods derived from animal
B12 (Cobalamin) Deficiency ... • Common Causes ... diarrhea related to IBD ... hypersegmented neutrophils, macrocytosis ... - Elevated MMA
Occult and Lower Gastronintestinal Bleed - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Occult (Stool + Occult blood and/or iron deficiency
blood and/or iron deficiency ... anemia) • Colorectal ... , asymptomatic IBD ... Diverticular bleed, • Acute ... #Algorithm #Causes