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Reticulocyte Production Index = (Retic %) x (Hct / 45) / Maturation Factor
The maturation factor is
infiltration (e.g. cancer ... Microangiopathic hemolytic ... Hypersplenism - Dr ... #hematology #anemia ... #differential #
Approach to Thrombocytosis - Elevated Platelet Count - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Peripheral Smear concerning for malignancy?
→ Refer to hematology ... blood loss, Acute hemolysis ... , deficiency anemia ... • Reaction to Medications ... #hematology
Causes of Anemia in Cirrhosis - Differential Diagnosis Framework
LOW RETIC INDEX - ↓ PRODUCTION
 • Vitamin
in Cirrhosis - Differential ... splenomegaly, Thrombocytopenia ... anemia, Hemolysis ... DIC-low factor 8 Dr ... #Diagnosis #Hepatology
Causes of Thrombocytopenia and Platelet Disorders - Differential Diagnosis and Workup
History:
 - Prior platelet count, family
Platelet Disorders - Differential ... family history - Medications ... changes), high MCV anemia ... - Bone marrow evaluation ... Causes #Workup #hematology
General Approach to Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework
1) Check reticulocyte count to determine if hypo/hyper-proliferative
2) Exclude
hyper-proliferative 2) Exclude hemolysis ... guide further evaluation ... Lauren Banaszak, MD ... diagnosis #hematology ... #algorithm #reticulocyte
Myelodysplastic syndromes current treatment algorithm 2018.

From Blood Cancer Journal, Published 24 May 2018

Myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) are
current treatment algorithm ... From Blood Cancer ... risk of clonal evolution ... disease tolerate anemia ... #algorithm #hematology