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Differential Diagnosis of Anemias #Diagnosis #IM #Honc #Anemia #Differential #Iron #Algorithm #Microcytic #Macrocytic #Normocytic #Ddxof
#Diagnosis #IM ... #Honc #Anemia #Differential ... #Iron #Algorithm ... #Microcytic #Macrocytic ... #Normocytic #Ddxof
Algorithm for the Evaluation of Anemia #Diagnosis #EM #IM #Honc #Anemia #Differential #Workup #Algorithm #Microcytic #Macrocytic
Algorithm for the ... Diagnosis #EM #IM ... #Honc #Anemia # ... #Microcytic #Macrocytic ... #Normocytic #Ddxof
Algorithmic Approach to Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework by MCV

Microcytic (MCV < 80) "TAILS":
 • Thalassemia
Algorithmic Approach ... Framework by MCV Microcytic ... Infections Macrocytic ... Orotic aciduria, Drugs ... (e.g., hydroxyurea
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 ... of substrate (e.g ... Workup #Hematology #Microcytic ... #Macrocytic
Approach to Hypoproliferative Macrocytic Anemia

 • 812, Folate Deficiency
 • MDS+
 • Hypothyroid
 • Liver Disease
Hypoproliferative Macrocytic ... Anemia • 812 ... • Alcohol • Drugs ... MatthewHoMD #Macrocytic ... #diagnosis #algorithm
Red Blood Cell (RBC) Morphology
Microcytic RBC: Pyridoxine deficiency, Thalassemia, Iron deficiency anemia, Chronic disease anemia (sometimes),
RBC) Morphology Microcytic ... (sometimes) Macrocytic ... Chemotherapy (e.g ... disorders, Oxidative drugs ... Diseases #Red #BloodCell
Causes of Anemia with elevated Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Normal Blood Smear
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Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Blood Smear • Drugs ... Oval Macrocytes ... Increased Requirement (e.g ... Liver Disease #Macrocytic
Hemolytic Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hereditary:
 • Peripheral blood smear + DAT + further History
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Hemolytic Anemia ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Hypochromic & microcytic ... autoimmune disease, drugs ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Causes of Anemia with Low Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Decreased Heme Synthesis or
Causes of Anemia ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Iron Deficiency (Eg ... #Microcytic #Anemia ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) Deficiency
Etiology:
 • Vit B12 - aka cobalamin. Present in foods derived from animal
: • Worsening macrocytic ... anemia, yellow ... wt loss • If anemia ... - CBC, PBS - anemia ... , can consider IM