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Algorithmic Approach to Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework by MCV

Microcytic (MCV < 80) "TAILS":
 • Thalassemia
to Anemia - Differential ... by MCV Microcytic ... Infections Macrocytic ... aciduria, Drugs (e.g ... Diagnosis #hematology
Anemia Diagnostic Algorithm

Mean corpuscular (cell) volume (MCV): Average RBC size. Under 80 = microcytic. Between 80-95
Anemia Diagnostic ... of substrate (e.g ... #Algorithm #Diagnosis ... #Workup #Hematology ... #Microcytic #Macrocytic
Causes of Anemia with Normal Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Decreased WBCs
 - Decreased/NormaI
Diagnosis Algorithm ... (e.g. ... #Anemia #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #Hematology
Causes of Anemia with elevated Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Normal Blood Smear
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Diagnosis Algorithm ... Increased Requirement (e.g ... Liver Disease #Macrocytic ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #Hematology
Causes of Anemia with Low Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Decreased Heme Synthesis or
Diagnosis Algorithm ... Iron Deficiency (Eg ... Other • e.g ... #Microcytic #Anemia ... #Causes #Hematology
Eosinophil Disorders Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Peripheral blood eosinophilia/hypereosinophilia uncovered incidentally during medical evaluation or
• Screen for secondary ... glucocorticoid treatment ... signs or symptoms (eg ... #Differential # ... diagnosis #hematology
Causes of Neutropenia - Differential Diagnosis
Neonate:
 - Infection - by far the most common cause
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Diagnosis Neonate ... hypertension and/or drug treatment ... Constitutional disorders, eg ... Megaloblastic anemia-rare ... #hematology