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Algorithmic Approach to Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework by MCV

Microcytic (MCV < 80) "TAILS":
 • Thalassemia
Algorithmic Approach ... - Differential Diagnosis ... -100): • Non-hemolytic ... Non-megaloblastic: Liver disease ... #Diagnosis #hematology
Anemia Diagnostic Algorithm

Mean corpuscular (cell) volume (MCV): Average RBC size. Under 80 = microcytic. Between 80-95
Anemia Diagnostic ... (cell) volume (MCV ... loss, hemolysis ... (BM) ablative disorders ... #Hematology #Microcytic
Red Blood Cell (RBC) Morphology
Microcytic RBC: Pyridoxine deficiency, Thalassemia, Iron deficiency anemia, Chronic disease anemia (sometimes),
Red Blood Cell ( ... , McLeod blood group ... Unstable hemoglobin disorders ... #differential #diagnosis ... #hematology #microscopy
Blood Disorders - Markers and Differential Diagnosis Algorithm 
Acute
 • Myloid (AML) - CD13, CD33, CD34,
Blood Disorders ... Algorithm Acute ... Pseudo Pelger-Huet, Macrocytic ... #Disorders #hematology ... #Algorithm
Causes of Anemia with elevated Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Normal Blood Smear
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Corpuscular Volume (MCV ... Algorithm Normal ... Blood Smear • ... • Small Bowel Disorder ... #Hematology
Overall Approach to Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Blood Loss
 • Acute Bleed - Normocytic / Normochromic
Algorithm Blood ... Reticulocytes, MCV ... Anemia of Chronic Disease ... Non-lmmune #Anemia #Classification ... #Hematology
Causes of Anemia by Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Low Mean Corpuscular Volume (<80
Corpuscular Volume (MCV ... Algorithm Low ... • Bleeding • Hemolysis ... #Classification ... #Hematology
Causes of Splenomegaly - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Infectious
 • Bacterial
 • Viral (EBV)
 • Parasitic
 • Fungal
Congestive
Algorithm Infectious ... Malignant • Lymphoma ... Myeloproliferative disorders ... Serum Sickness Hemolytic ... #Hematology
Cold Agglutinin Disease

3 Types of Cold Sensitive Antibodies:
  1. Cold Agglutinins (CAD)
  2. Donath-Landsteiner
or lymphoid malignancy ... - Monoclonal - Lymphoid ... Diagnosis: • hemolytic ... sensitize red blood ... #hematology #diagnosis
Approach to Thrombocytosis - Elevated Platelet Count - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Peripheral Smear concerning for malignancy?
→ Refer to hematology ... : Acute blood loss ... , Acute hemolysis ... Metastatic cancer, Lymphoma ... #Algorithm #hematology