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Causes of Anemia by Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Low Mean Corpuscular Volume (<80
Causes of Anemia ... Renal Disease, Liver ... #Anemia #MCV #Classification ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes ... #Hematology
Differential Diagnosis for Hemolytic Anemia
Intrinsic Causes:
 • Enzyme deficiencies ex. G6PD, pyruvate kinase 
 • Hemoglobinopathies
Anemia Intrinsic Causes ... : • Liver disease ... Intravascular Causes ... #classification ... #hematology
Algorithm regarding the diagnosis and treatment of Hereditary Hemochromatosis HH. 

Step 1: In the patient with
should be TS and SF level ... out additional causes ... If other causes ... algorithm #diagnosis #management ... #hepatology #gastroenterology
Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy (AFLP)
Pathophysiology:
 • Defect in fetal free fatty acid metabolism products →
Acute Fatty Liver ... = nonspecific (nausea ... Intrahepatic Cholestasis Management ... #Pregnancy #hepatology ... obgyn #diagnosis #management
Hepatic Encephalopathy - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Definition:
 • Alteration in brain function manifested by neuropsychiatric symptoms
Diagnosis and Management ... by liver insufficiency ... rule out other causes ... Encephalopathy #Grading #Classification ... #treatment #hepatology
Common Variable Immunodeficiency (CVID)

What?
CVID: Immunodeficiency disorder with hypogammaglobulinemia -> increased infection risk secondary to impaired B-cell
Low serum IgG level ... and M panel Management ... DDX - Other causes ... hypogammaglobulinemia #immunology #hematology ... #diagnosis #management
Shock Overview
A state of tissue hypoxia due to decreased or dysregulated oxygen delivery or extraction, resulting
AI, thyroid dz liver ... EmmGeezee #Shock #Classification ... #diagnosis #management ... #differential #causes ... #classification
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - Diagnosis and Management Summary
A defect in arterial oxygenation due to a gas exchange
Diagnosis and Management ... lung disease Caused ... SpO2 > 88% • Management ... syndrome #diagnosis #management ... #treatment #hepatology
Shock Overview
A state of tissue hypoxia due to decreased or dysregulated oxygen delivery or extraction, resulting
AI, thyroid dz liver ... EmmGeezee #Shock #Classification ... #diagnosis #management ... #differential #causes ... #classification
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) Overview

Increased Clotting and Consumption of Clotting Factors

Findings:
 • Bleeding
 • Recent history
DIC • Severe Liver ... Treat primary cause ... Coagulation #diagnosis #causes ... #treatment #management ... #hematology