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Algorithm for the evaluation of macrocytic anemia. (RBC = red blood cell; MMA = methylmalonic acid.)
Physicians
Algorithm for the ... by ordering a peripheral ... reticulocyte count is elevated ... of the initial work-up ... #Workup #AAFP
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia - Summary

Cancer affecting lymphocytes/Mature B cell neoplasm
 • Lymphocytes accumulate in large numbers
cytometry • Peripheral ... • Neutropenia, anemia ... Elevated LDH 5. ... Elevated beta 2 ... Leukemia #diagnosis #workup
Hemolysis - Diagnostic Algorithm and Causes

Increased red cell production: 
 • Increased Reticulocytosis/polychromasia 
 • Erythroid
Hemolysis - Diagnostic Algorithm ... Increased red cell ... Hemolysis #Hemolytic #Anemia ... #Algorithm #Differential ... #Causes #Workup
Causes of Peripheral Weakness without Sensory Changes - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
No Objective Weakness
 • Cardio-pulmonary disease
Causes of Peripheral ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Cardio-pulmonary disease • Anemia ... Disease Motor Neuron ... muscle involvement, elevated
Causes of Peripheral Weakness - With and Without Sensory Changes - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
With Sensory Changes:
Causes of Peripheral ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Weakness • Motor Neuron ... muscle involvement, elevated ... CK #Peripheral
Anemia Diagnostic Algorithm

Mean corpuscular (cell) volume (MCV): Average RBC size. Under 80 = microcytic. Between 80-95
Anemia Diagnostic ... Algorithm Mean ... corpuscular (cell ... immature RBCs) in peripheral ... #Workup #Hematology
Hemolytic Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hereditary:
 • Peripheral blood smear + DAT + further History
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Hemolytic Anemia ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Hereditary: • Peripheral ... DAT (-) → Sickle Cell ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Pancytopenia - Workup and Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Consumption Disorders
 1. Autoimmune Mediated Pancytopenia
 2. Splenic Sequestration
Peripheral Destruction
Pancytopenia - Workup ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Sequestration Peripheral ... Acquired Aplastic Anemia ... #Pancytopenia #Workup
Approach to Thrombocytosis - Elevated Platelet Count - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Peripheral Smear concerning for malignancy?
Thrombocytosis - Elevated ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Peripheral Smear ... hematology for workup ... hemolysis, deficiency anemia
Hematology Algorithms 

Anemia is described as a reduction in the proportion of the red blood cells.
Hematology Algorithms ... a decrease in all ... three peripheral ... blood cell lines ... disorders or a peripheral