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Anemia Diagnostic Algorithm

Mean corpuscular (cell) volume (MCV): Average RBC size. Under 80 = microcytic. Between 80-95
acute blood loss, hemolysis ... , exogenous erythropoietin ... Algorithm #Diagnosis #Workup ... #Hematology #Microcytic ... #Macrocytic
Red Blood Cell (RBC) Morphology
Microcytic RBC: Pyridoxine deficiency, Thalassemia, Iron deficiency anemia, Chronic disease anemia (sometimes),
(sometimes) Macrocytic ... Vitamin B12 or Folate ... IgM associated lymphoma ... disease, Malignant lymphoma ... differential #diagnosis #hematology
Algorithm for the evaluation of macrocytic anemia. (RBC = red blood cell; MMA = methylmalonic acid.)
Physicians
evaluation of macrocytic ... Hemorrhage or hemolysis ... the most likely cause ... recovery also causes ... #Folate #FolicAcid
TTP - Laboratory Evaluation for Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura

Activity of von Willebrand factor-cleaving protease activity - A
for this enzyme activity ... result in severe anemia ... anemia Indirect ... ThromboticThrombocytopenicPurpura #Diagnosis #Workup ... #Hematology
Hodgkin's Lymphoma Overview

Hodgkin's lymphoma (HL) is an uncommon hematological malignancy arising from mature B cells. It
Weight loss • Anemia ... nodosum • Immune hemolytic ... anemia • Pain ... Workup: • Full ... • PET scan - activity
Common Variable Immunodeficiency (CVID)

What?
CVID: Immunodeficiency disorder with hypogammaglobulinemia -> increased infection risk secondary to impaired B-cell
hepatitis • Lymphoma ... • Nodules • Lymphoid ... and autoimmune hemolytic ... anemia) • Systemic ... DDX - Other causes
Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)

What?
Myelodysplastic syndromes are a group of disorders caused by blood cells that are poorly
formed or don’t work ... common cytopenia: Macrocytic ... Workup: • Complete ... Treatment: Goals: Treating ... Syndromes #diagnosis #hematology