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Algorithm for the evaluation of macrocytic anemia. (RBC = red blood cell; MMA = methylmalonic acid.)
Physicians
Hemorrhage or hemolysis ... the most likely cause ... recovery also causes ... useful part of the initial ... work-up, because
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
Recommended initial testing for patients being evaluated for glomerular disease 

24-hour urine collection - Quantify proteinuria.
Recommended initial ... LDH - Assess for hemolysis ... disorders that activate ... infections are common causes ... #workup #diagnosis
Recommended initial testing for patients being evaluated for glomerular disease
1) 24-hour urine collection - Quantify proteinuria.
LDH - Assess for hemolysis ... disorders that activate ... infections are common causes ... glomerular #disease #workup ... #nephrotic #nephritis
Common Variable Immunodeficiency (CVID)

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

Epidemiology:
 • Prevalence: 1-2 cases per million -
Prevalence: 1-2 cases ... and pernicious anemia ... disorders • Testing ... antibody that works ... Treatment: • Initial
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