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Algorithmic Approach to Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework by MCV

Microcytic (MCV < 80) "TAILS":
 • Thalassemia
Algorithmic Approach ... to Anemia - Differential ... #MCV #Algorithm ... #Differential # ... Diagnosis #hematology
Approach to Leukocytosis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Features of hematologic malignancy:
 • Symptoms: B-symptoms, bruising/bleeding, fatigue/weakness, immunosuppression
Approach to Leukocytosis ... - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... hepatomegaly • Labs: anemia ... , ↑ MCV, ↑/↓ platelets
Overall Approach to Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Blood Loss
 • Acute Bleed - Normocytic / Normochromic
Overall Approach ... to Anemia - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Reticulocytes, MCV ... #Causes #Hematology
Vesiculobullous Rashes - THE ALGORITHMIC APPROACH 
Vesiculobullous rashes provoke significant angst
in many physicians (Figure 5, page
Vesiculobullous Rashes - THE ALGORITHMIC ... APPROACH Vesiculobullous ... or afebrile and noting ... #Diagnosis #Dermatology ... #Algorithm #Differential
Causes of Diffuse Lymphadenopathy - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Reactive:
 - Systemic Inflammatory
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Causes of Diffuse ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... • EBV • CMV ... #Causes #Hematology ... #Oncology
Erythematous Rashes - THE ALGORITHMIC APPROACH

Characterized by diffuse redness of the skin due to
capillary congestion, erythematous
APPROACH Characterized ... by diffuse redness ... erythematous rash ... #Diagnosis #Dermatology ... #Erythematous #Rash
General Approach to Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework
1) Check reticulocyte count to determine if hypo/hyper-proliferative
2) Exclude
General Approach ... to Anemia - Differential ... haptoglobin) 3) Use MCV ... diagnosis #hematology ... #algorithm #reticulocyte
SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)

Suspect:
Clinical evidence of (fatigue, rash, photosensitivity, inflammatory arthritis, weight loss, and fever) and
permanent alopecia Differential ... Malignancy (e.g. hematologic ... pneumonitis • Diffuse ... enteropathy, and diffuse ... lymphopenia, low PLT • Anemia