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Algorithmic Approach to Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework by MCV

Microcytic (MCV < 80) "TAILS":
 • Thalassemia
Algorithmic Approach ... aciduria, Drugs (e.g ... Matthew Ho, MD PhD ... #MCV #Algorithm ... Differential #Diagnosis #hematology
Causes of Anemia by Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Low Mean Corpuscular Volume (<80
Corpuscular Volume (MCV ... (e.g. ... Infection) High ... #MCV #Classification ... #Causes #Hematology
Anemia Diagnostic Algorithm

Mean corpuscular (cell) volume (MCV): Average RBC size. Under 80 = microcytic. Between 80-95
(cell) volume (MCV ... Under 80 = microcytic ... of substrate (e.g ... #Workup #Hematology ... #Microcytic #Macrocytic
Causes of Anemia with Low Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Decreased Heme Synthesis or
Iron Deficiency (Eg ... Causes: Chronic ... Other • e.g ... #Microcytic #Anemia ... #Causes #Hematology
Causes of Anemia with Normal Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Decreased WBCs
 - Decreased/NormaI
Corpuscular Volume (MCV ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Secondary (e.g ... RA, SLE, PRV, Chronic ... #Causes #Hematology
Causes of Anemia with elevated Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Normal Blood Smear
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Corpuscular Volume (MCV ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Increased Requirement (e.g ... Liver Disease #Macrocytic ... #Causes #Hematology
Drug Induced Liver Injury (DILI) - Stepwise Diagnosis Algorithm
DILI suspicion
Features toxic aetiology: Skin involvement, Kidney injury,
Stepwise Diagnosis Algorithm ... of information (e.g ... vascular disorder (e.g ... . ascites), Chronic ... #hepatology
SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)

Suspect:
Clinical evidence of (fatigue, rash, photosensitivity, inflammatory arthritis, weight loss, and fever) and
• Malignancy (e.g ... . hematologic) ... Endocrine disorders (e.g ... lymphopenia, low PLT • Anemia ... with Lupus: • Chronic