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Iron Deficiency Anemia vs Anemia of Chronic Disease - Laboratory Testing

SUMMARY:
 - RDW, FEP, serum iron,
of Chronic Disease ... - Laboratory Testing ... , saturation-worthless ... #Chronic #Disease ... #Laboratory #Testing
Causes of Iron Deficiency
 • Diet: ↓ Intake, e.g. vegan, Malnutrition, Polyphenol / tannins, ↓ Vitamin
Causes of Iron Deficiency ... Inflammation: IBD, Chronic ... disease (↑ hepcidin ... differential #diagnosis #anemia ... #nutrition
Causes of Iron Deficiency
 • Inadequate Intake: Vegetarian/vegan diet, Malnutrition
 • Increased Body Needs: Infants/preschoolers, Pregnancy,
Causes of Iron Deficiency ... Elite athletes • Chronic ... Loss (without anaemia ... IBD, cancer) #Iron ... #nutrition
Gastrointestinal Evaluation of Iron Deficiency Anemia
In patients with anemia, diagnose iron deficiency if:
 • Ferritin <
Deficiency Anemia ... • Additional laboratory ... inflammation or chronic ... Test for celiac disease ... change medical management
Widened Pulse Pressure - Differential Diagnosis and Pathophysiology

Pulse pressure is the difference between the systolic blood
Diagnosis and Pathophysiology ... conditions) • Severe iron ... deficiency anemia ... disorders - Chronic ... pulmonary diseases
Scurvy (Vitamin C Deficiency) - Diagnosis and Management

Vitamin C is required for hydroxylation of proline residues
Diagnosis and Management ... Loss of teeth Anemia ... deficiency can lead to iron ... , or any other cause ... #Management
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
Diagnosis and Management ... • Most common cause ... pneumonia • Chronic ... Lung Abscess Pathophysiology ... Leukocytosis, anemia
Rheumatology Workup - Laboratories Studies in Rheumatic Diseases

• Septic arthritis - Gram stain and culture of
the presence of anemia ... more time for the laboratory ... Screening Tests for Chronic ... ferritin level, and iron ... saturation of serum
Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)

What?
Myelodysplastic syndromes are a group of disorders caused by blood cells that are poorly
Out Secondary Causes ... Marrow Failure • Chronic ... Myeloproliferative Disease ... Platelet Disorders • Nutritional ... rings of excess iron