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Anemia Diagnostic Algorithm

Mean corpuscular (cell) volume (MCV): Average RBC size. Under 80 = microcytic. Between 80-95
in acute blood loss ... Low in bone marrow ... (BM) ablative disorders ... substrate (e.g. iron), low ... #Workup #Hematology
Lymphomas and Lymphoproliferative Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hodgkin Lymphoma ~40% - Characteristic For Reed-Sternberg (RS) Cells
Lymphoproliferative Disorders ... lymphadenopathy more diffuse ... B-Cell ~90% • Low ... Classification #pathophysiology ... #Hematology #Diagnosis
Low Alkaline Phosphatase - Hypophosphatasia 

Is Low Alkaline Phosphatase Of Clinical Importance?

ALP enzyme- Discovered in 1923
Low
chronic pain • loss ... nephrocalcinosis • CPPD ... • Pernicious anemia ... collection with EDTA Pathophysiology ... Hyophosphatasia #hepatology
SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)

Suspect:
Clinical evidence of (fatigue, rash, photosensitivity, inflammatory arthritis, weight loss, and fever) and
arthritis, weight loss ... anti-Smith Ab, low ... pneumonitis • Diffuse ... , lymphopenia, low ... PLT • Anemia of