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Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 - Microcytic
 - Normocytic
 - Macrocytic

- VA Joint Chiefs @BostonChiefs

#Anemia #Differential
Anemia - Differential ... Macrocytic - VA Joint ... #Differential # ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #hematology ... #MCV
Overall Approach to Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Blood Loss
 • Acute Bleed - Normocytic / Normochromic
- Differential ... Reticulocytes, MCV ... , MCH, MCHC, Serum ... #Classification ... Algorithm #Causes #Hematology
Arthritis of the Hand - Arthritis Patterns

Osteoarthritis:
• Osteoarthritis of the hand usually involves the DIP and
metacarpophalangeal (MCP ... • 2nd and 3rd MCP ... 1st CMC = OA • MCP ... RA • 2nd & 3rd MCP ... PsA, Sickle cell anemia
Causes of Anemia by Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Low Mean Corpuscular Volume (<80
Corpuscular Volume (MCV ... ) - Differential ... #MCV #Classification ... #Differential # ... Algorithm #Causes #Hematology
Algorithmic Approach to Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework by MCV

Microcytic (MCV < 80) "TAILS":
 • Thalassemia
Microcytic (MCV ... Normocytic (MCV ... Macrocytic (MCV ... #MCV #Algorithm ... Diagnosis #hematology
Hematology Algorithms 

Anemia is described as a reduction in the proportion of the red blood cells.
Hematology Algorithms ... anemia (MCV 80- ... (MCV>100 fl). ... Pancytopenia is a hematologic ... than 150,000 per mcL
Diagnostic Framework for Anemia (Morphological Approach - MCV)
Low MCV - <80fL - "Microcytic"
 • Iron deficiency
) Low MCV - <80fL ... patients) Normal MCV ... " High MCV - >96fL ... #differential # ... diagnosis #causes #hematology
Bunnel-Littler PIP Joint Test on Physical Exam
For intrinsic vs joint capsule cause of restriction or tightness
Extend finger at MCP ... at PIP 2) Flex MCP ... is limited in MCP ... tight PIPJ in MCP ... clinical #video #msk
Rheumatoid Arthritis - 2020 ACR-EULAR Classification
≥ 6 of 10 points = definite RA
Joint Involvement:
2020 ACR-EULAR Classification ... negative anti CCP ... positive anti CCP ... diagnosis #EULAR #Classification ... #rheumatology
Approach to Leukocytosis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Features of hematologic malignancy:
 • Symptoms: B-symptoms, bruising/bleeding, fatigue/weakness, immunosuppression
Leukocytosis - Differential ... Features of hematologic ... hepatomegaly • Labs: anemia ... , ↑ MCV, ↑/↓ platelets ... #Leukocytosis #Differential