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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
TTP - Laboratory ... anemia Indirect ... impairment #TTP ... ThromboticThrombocytopenicPurpura #Diagnosis #Workup ... #Hematology
Hemolytic Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Sickle cells - Consider sickle cell disease (diverse genotypes):
Hemolytic Anemia ... thrombocytopenia - DIC, TTP ... #Anemia #Differential ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #workup ... #hematology #testing
Causes of Thrombocytopenia and Platelet Disorders - Differential Diagnosis and Workup
History:
 - Prior platelet count, family
Diagnosis and Workup ... smear, HIV/HCV testing ... changes), high MCV anemia ... Refractory ITP, ... #Workup #hematology
Scurvy (Vitamin C Deficiency) - Diagnosis and Management

Vitamin C is required for hydroxylation of proline residues
, anemia, edema, ... Loss of teeth Anemia ... lead to iron and folate ... contribute to nonimmune hemolysis ... , or any other cause
Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)

What?
Myelodysplastic syndromes are a group of disorders caused by blood cells that are poorly
group of disorders caused ... formed or don’t work ... common cytopenia: Macrocytic ... Thrombocytopenia (ITP ... Workup: • Complete
Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS) - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Epidemiology:
 • Prevalence: 1-2 cases per million -
Prevalence: 1-2 cases ... and pernicious anemia ... disorders • Testing ... diazepam • EMG testing ... antibody that works
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 ... Hodgkin Lymphoma Workup ... • PET scan - activity