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Approach to Hypoproliferative Macrocytic Anemia

 • 812, Folate Deficiency
 • MDS+
 • Hypothyroid
 • Liver Disease
Deficiency • MDS ... Hypothyroid • Liver Disease ... #differential # ... diagnosis #algorithm ... #hematology #workup
Approach to Thrombocytosis - Elevated Platelet Count - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Peripheral Smear concerning for malignancy?
Diagnosis Algorithm ... → Refer to hematology ... for workup, including ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #hematology
Causes of Anemia by Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Low Mean Corpuscular Volume (<80
Diagnosis Algorithm ... Inflammation, Chronic Infection ... #MCV #Classification ... Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #Hematology
Algorithmic Approach to Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework by MCV

Microcytic (MCV < 80) "TAILS":
 • Thalassemia
Algorithmic Approach ... to Anemia - Differential ... Macroangiopathic, Infections ... Non-megaloblastic: Liver disease ... Diagnosis #hematology
Hemolytic Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Sickle cells - Consider sickle cell disease (diverse genotypes):
Diagnosis Algorithm ... inclusions - If infection ... bartonella (oroya fever ... Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #workup #hematology
Pancytopenia - Workup and Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Consumption Disorders
 1. Autoimmune Mediated Pancytopenia
 2. Splenic Sequestration
Peripheral Destruction
Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Hypoplastic MDS ... Metastatic Disease ... Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Hematology
Pancytopenia - Workup and Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Consumption Disorders
 1. Autoimmune Mediated Pancytopenia
 2. Splenic Sequestration
Peripheral Destruction
Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Hypoplastic MDS ... Metastatic Disease ... Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Hematology
Causes of Thrombocytopenia and Platelet Disorders - Differential Diagnosis and Workup
History:
 - Prior platelet count, family
Diagnosis and Workup ... procedures - Infection ... exposure (l MD ... changes), high MCV anemia ... #Workup #hematology
Macrophage Activation Syndrome (MAS)
Classified among the secondary or acquired forms of haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (sHLH)

What?
A subset of
kidney failure DDX ... SLE], AOSD) • Infection ... with leukopenia, anemia ... #Management #Hematology ... #Rheumatology
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia - Summary

Cancer affecting lymphocytes/Mature B cell neoplasm
 • Lymphocytes accumulate in large numbers
Lymphadenopathy • Fevers ... weeks without infection ... • Neutropenia, anemia ... #workup #oncology ... #hematology