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Algorithmic Approach to Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework by MCV

Microcytic (MCV < 80) "TAILS":
 • Thalassemia
Microcytic ( ... inflammation) • Iron ... Orotic aciduria, Drugs ... (e.g., hydroxyurea ... #MCV #Algorithm
Anemia Diagnostic Algorithm

Mean corpuscular (cell) volume (MCV): Average RBC size. Under 80 = microcytic. Between 80-95
(cell) volume (MCV ... Under 80 = microcytic ... erythropoietin (EPO), iron ... of substrate (e.g ... . iron), low EPO
Red Blood Cell (RBC) Morphology
Microcytic RBC: Pyridoxine deficiency, Thalassemia, Iron deficiency anemia, Chronic disease anemia (sometimes),
) Morphology Microcytic ... , Thalassemia, Iron ... Chemotherapy (e.g ... disorders, Oxidative drugs ... Diseases #Red #BloodCell
Causes of Anemia with Low Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Decreased Heme Synthesis or
Causes of Anemia ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... /RBC>13 • Iron ... #Microcytic #Anemia ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Causes of Anemia with elevated Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Normal Blood Smear
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Corpuscular Volume (MCV ... Blood Smear • Drugs ... Neutrophils - Low RBC ... Increased Requirement (e.g ... RBCs in Rouleaux