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Algorithmic Approach to Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework by MCV

Microcytic (MCV < 80) "TAILS":
 • Thalassemia
Algorithmic Approach ... -100): • Non-hemolytic ... , CKD • Hemolytic ... #MCV #Algorithm ... Differential #Diagnosis #hematology
Common Variable Immunodeficiency (CVID)

What?
CVID: Immunodeficiency disorder with hypogammaglobulinemia -> increased infection risk secondary to impaired B-cell
Common Variable ... and autoimmune hemolytic ... anemia) • Systemic ... #Common #Variable ... hypogammaglobulinemia #immunology #hematology
General Approach to Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework
1) Check reticulocyte count to determine if hypo/hyper-proliferative
2) Exclude
General Approach ... hyper-proliferative 2) Exclude hemolysis ... haptoglobin) 3) Use MCV ... differential #diagnosis #hematology ... #algorithm #reticulocyte