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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
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
Peri-operative Hyperthermia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
If prolonged or ≥ 39 C this is a
• Excessive heating ... production • Actively ... maintained fever CAUSES ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Management ... #Workup
Scurvy (Vitamin C Deficiency) - Diagnosis and Management

Vitamin C is required for hydroxylation of proline residues
Diagnosis and Management ... , anemia, edema, ... lead to iron and folate ... contribute to nonimmune hemolysis ... , or any other cause
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
weight loss • Late ... Pleuritic chest pain, hemoptysis ... Leukocytosis, anemia ... > 10 days - Hemoptysis ... #differential #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
Common Variable Immunodeficiency (CVID)

What?
CVID: Immunodeficiency disorder with hypogammaglobulinemia -> increased infection risk secondary to impaired B-cell
and autoimmune hemolytic ... anemia) • Systemic ... and M panel Management ... DDX - Other causes ... #diagnosis #management
Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS) - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Epidemiology:
 • Prevalence: 1-2 cases per million -
Diagnosis and Management ... Prevalence: 1-2 cases ... and pernicious anemia ... disorders • Testing ... antibody that works
Hodgkin's Lymphoma Overview

Hodgkin's lymphoma (HL) is an uncommon hematological malignancy arising from mature B cells. It
nodosum • Immune hemolytic ... anemia • Pain ... Hodgkin Lymphoma Workup ... • PET scan - activity ... #oncology #management