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Anemia Diagnostic Algorithm

Mean corpuscular (cell) volume (MCV): Average RBC size. Under 80 = microcytic. Between 80-95
Anemia Diagnostic Algorithm ... immature RBCs) in peripheral ... (BM) ablative disorders ... #Diagnosis #Workup ... #Macrocytic
Causes of Peripheral Weakness - With and Without Sensory Changes - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
With Sensory Changes:
Causes of Peripheral ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Motor Neuron ... elevated CK #Peripheral ... #Causes
Causes of Peripheral Weakness without Sensory Changes - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
No Objective Weakness
 • Cardio-pulmonary disease
Causes of Peripheral ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Disease Motor Neuron ... infection #Peripheral ... #Causes
Algorithm for the evaluation of macrocytic anemia. (RBC = red blood cell; MMA = methylmalonic acid.)
Physicians
Algorithm for the ... evaluation of macrocytic ... by ordering a peripheral ... the most likely cause ... #Workup #AAFP
Eosinophil Disorders Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Peripheral blood eosinophilia/hypereosinophilia uncovered incidentally during medical evaluation or
Eosinophil Disorders ... Testing Algorithm ... FOR TESTING: • Peripheral ... evaluation or workup ... 1,500 cells/µL Workup
Weakness - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Approach To Weakness:
 • Non-neuromuscular disorder (Cardiac, pulmonary etc)
 • CNS ->
Non-neuromuscular disorder ... Upper Motor Neuron ... Lesions Of The Peripheral ... • Inflammatory disorders ... dystrophies Work
Hematology Algorithms 

Anemia is described as a reduction in the proportion of the red blood cells.
Hematology Algorithms ... MCV 80-100 fl) & macrocytic ... or a peripheral ... that involves disorders ... These causes could
Upper Motor Neuron (UMN) lesions are lesions occurring anywhere in the CNS from the brain up
pathology and muscle disorders ... may mimic an LMN disorder ... muscle atrophy, weakness ... This lesion causes ... the spinal cord, peripheral
Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)

What?
Myelodysplastic syndromes are a group of disorders caused by blood cells that are poorly
are a group of disorders ... formed or don’t work ... common cytopenia: Macrocytic ... Neutropenia • Platelet Disorders ... Workup: • Complete
Evaluation of Recurrent Falls

Core Concept:
Maintaining an upright posture requires the integrated function of multiple systems.
Disruption in
Cardiopulmonary Disorders ... Examples: - Peripheral ... Neuromuscular Disorders ... Myopathies - Motor neuron ... : Focal weakness