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

Microcytic (MCV < 80) "TAILS":
 • Thalassemia
Framework by MCV Microcytic ... Sideroblastic anemia Normocytic ... 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 ... (up to 100) = normocytic ... 95 (or 100) is macrocytic ... Workup #Hematology #Microcytic ... #Macrocytic
Multiple Myeloma Diagnosis and Management Summary
Clinical Signs:
 • hyperCalcemia 28% (bone demineralization)
 • Renal disease 48%
replacement) - Usually normocytic ... but can be macrocytic ... also >100 CMC IM
Causes of Anemia with elevated Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Normal Blood Smear
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Blood Smear • Drugs ... Oval Macrocytes ... Increased Requirement (e.g ... Liver Disease #Macrocytic
Red Blood Cell (RBC) Morphology
Microcytic RBC: Pyridoxine deficiency, Thalassemia, Iron deficiency anemia, Chronic disease anemia (sometimes),
RBC) Morphology Microcytic ... anemia (sometimes) Macrocytic ... Chemotherapy (e.g ... disorders, Oxidative drugs
Differential Diagnosis of Hypoglycemia
Evaluation of Hypoglycemia
Patients with known diabetes who are not systemically ill and can
blood cultures - ECG ... Diagnosis #EM #IM ... Differential #Algorithm #Drugs ... #Hypoglycemic #Ddxof
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) Deficiency
Etiology:
 • Vit B12 - aka cobalamin. Present in foods derived from animal
dietary intake (e.g ... : • Worsening macrocytic ... organ ischemia (e.g ... , can consider IM ... other diagnosis e.g