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Algorithmic Approach to Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework by MCV

Microcytic (MCV < 80) "TAILS":
 • Thalassemia
by MCV Microcytic ... • Non-hemolytic ... anemia, CKD • Hemolytic ... #Algorithm #Differential ... #Diagnosis #hematology
Warm Antibody Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia 
1) DIAGNOSE AIHA
 • Anemia: macrocytic > normocytic, ↑ reticulocytes
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Antibody Autoimmune Hemolytic ... > normocytic, ↑ ... reticulocytes • Hemolysis ... type ± C3d • Blood ... Antibody #Autoimmune #Hemolytic
Anemia Diagnostic Algorithm

Mean corpuscular (cell) volume (MCV): Average RBC size. Under 80 = microcytic. Between 80-95
(cell) volume (MCV ... (up to 100) = normocytic ... loss, hemolysis ... #Diagnosis #Workup ... #Hematology #Microcytic
Causes of Anemia with Normal Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Decreased WBCs
 - Decreased/NormaI
Diagnosis Algorithm ... Bleed • Hemolysis ... Microangiopathic Hemolytic ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #Hematology
Algorithm for workup of thrombocytopenia based on observation of the peripheral blood film. 
TTP/HUS indicates thrombotic
Algorithm for workup ... the peripheral blood ... thrombocytopenic purpura/hemolytic ... thrombocytopenia, Hematology ... #Evaluation
Causes of Anemia by Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Low Mean Corpuscular Volume (<80
Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Bleeding • Hemolysis ... #Classification ... Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #Hematology
Overall Approach to Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Blood Loss
 • Acute Bleed - Normocytic / Normochromic
Diagnosis Algorithm ... Blood Loss ... Reticulocytes, MCV ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #Hematology
Causes of Thrombocytopenia and Platelet Disorders - Differential Diagnosis and Workup
History:
 - Prior platelet count, family
Diagnosis and Workup ... gastric bypass), LFT ... - Bone marrow evaluation ... #Diagnosis #Causes ... #Workup #hematology
TTP - Laboratory Evaluation for Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura

Activity of von Willebrand factor-cleaving protease activity - A
hemorrhage and hemolysis ... intravascular hemolysis ... out an immune hemolytic ... the severity of hemolysis ... #Workup #Hematology
Liver Chemistries - Interpretation of LFTs

R-value: Serum (ALT/ULN ALT) / (Alk phos/ULN ALP)
 • R >
Bilirubin: RBC (hemolysis ... LDH: Heart, RBC (hemolysis ... Gilbert's syndrome • Hemolysis ... #differential # ... Hepatology #transaminitis