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Anemia Diagnostic Algorithm

Mean corpuscular (cell) volume (MCV): Average RBC size. Under 80 = microcytic. Between 80-95
Under 80 = microcytic ... 95 (or 100) is macrocytic ... Red cell distribution ... (EPO), iron or B12 ... #Microcytic #Macrocytic
Algorithmic Approach to Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework by MCV

Microcytic (MCV < 80) "TAILS":
 • Thalassemia
Framework by MCV Microcytic ... Infections Macrocytic ... Folate deficiency, B12 ... Orotic aciduria, Drugs ... Differential #Diagnosis #hematology
Causes of Anemia with elevated Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Normal Blood Smear
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Causes of Anemia ... Blood Smear • Drugs ... Oval Macrocytes ... Liver Disease #Macrocytic ... #Causes #Hematology
Red Blood Cell (RBC) Morphology
Microcytic RBC: Pyridoxine deficiency, Thalassemia, Iron deficiency anemia, Chronic disease anemia (sometimes),
RBC) Morphology Microcytic ... anemia (sometimes) Macrocytic ... RBC: Vitamin B12 ... disorders, Oxidative drugs ... #BloodCell #RBC
Hematology Algorithms 

Anemia is described as a reduction in the proportion of the red blood cells.
Hematology Algorithms ... proportion of the red ... corpuscular volume into microcytic ... MCV 80-100 fl) & macrocytic ... These causes could