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Algorithmic Approach to Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework by MCV

Microcytic (MCV < 80) "TAILS":
 • Thalassemia
- Differential ... Framework by MCV Microcytic ... Orotic aciduria, Drugs ... (e.g., hydroxyurea ... MCV #Algorithm #Differential
Red Blood Cell (RBC) Morphology
Microcytic RBC: Pyridoxine deficiency, Thalassemia, Iron deficiency anemia, Chronic disease anemia (sometimes),
RBC) Morphology Microcytic ... Chemotherapy (e.g ... disorders, Oxidative drugs ... RBC #Morphology #differential ... hematology #microscopy #atlas
Causes of Anemia with elevated Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Normal Blood Smear
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Volume (MCV) - Differential ... Blood Smear • Drugs ... • Dietary Deficiency ... Increased Requirement (e.g ... Liver Disease #Macrocytic
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) Deficiency
Etiology:
 • Vit B12 - aka cobalamin. Present in foods derived from animal
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin ... ) Deficiency Etiology ... : • Worsening macrocytic ... , can consider IM ... #Deficiency #diagnosis