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Algorithmic Approach to Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework by MCV

Microcytic (MCV < 80) "TAILS":
 • Thalassemia
to Anemia - Differential ... Non-hemolytic: ACD, Aplastic ... anemia, CKD • ... Liver disease, Alcoholism ... Diagnosis #hematology
Pancytopenia - Workup and Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Consumption Disorders
 1. Autoimmune Mediated Pancytopenia
 2. Splenic Sequestration
Peripheral Destruction
and Differential ... Alcoholism Bone ... FISH • Acquired Aplastic ... Anemia • Hypoplastic ... #Hematology
Pancytopenia - Workup and Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Consumption Disorders
 1. Autoimmune Mediated Pancytopenia
 2. Splenic Sequestration
Peripheral Destruction
and Differential ... Alcoholism Bone ... FISH • Acquired Aplastic ... Anemia • Hypoplastic ... #Hematology
Causes of Thrombocytosis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Spurious:
 • Artifact (redo CBC)
Autonomous:
 • Essential thrombocytosis
 • Polycythemia
Diagnosis Algorithm ... effect following treatment ... following EtOH induced thrombocytopenia ... Iron deficiency anemia ... #Causes #Hematology
Aplastic Anemia - Overview

Who?
• M = F
• 3 peaks:	1) Childhood	2) 15-25 years	3) >60 years

What?
• Aplastic anemia
Aplastic Anemia ... • Aplastic anemia ... anemia Treatment ... #hematology #diagnosis ... #management
Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)

What?
Myelodysplastic syndromes are a group of disorders caused by blood cells that are poorly
Aplastic Anemia ... Marrow Failure • Chronic ... arsenic compounds, alcohol ... blood count with differential ... Syndromes #diagnosis #hematology
Management of Pruritus in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease
Pruritus with no primary lesions - differential diagnosis:
Patients with Chronic ... primary lesions - differential ... pruritus • Hematologic ... #Pruritus #Treatment ... #CKD