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Gastrointestinal Evaluation of Iron Deficiency Anemia
In patients with anemia, diagnose iron deficiency if:
 • Ferritin <
Iron Deficiency Anemia ... Test for celiac ... serology first Small bowel ... identification of small bowel ... Gastrointestinal #Evaluation #workup
Commonly Used Diagnostic Tests for Celiac Disease

Tissue transglutaminase (tTG) IgA antibodies
 - Most reliable noninvasive test
for Celiac Disease ... patients with celiac ... expensive Small bowel ... Reflects response to treatment ... #Diagnosis #Workup
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Diagnosis and Workup Summary
Use a positive diagnostic strategy with minimal testing.
Diagnosis and Workup ... cultures, but test ... - Rule out celiac ... Balloon Expulsion Test ... Syndrome #Diagnosis #workup
Approach to Thrombocytosis - Elevated Platelet Count - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Peripheral Smear concerning for malignancy?
hematology for workup ... hemolysis, deficiency anemia ... Rebound effect from treatment ... Vasculitides, IBD, Celiac
Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Clinical features - Classic triad (flank pain, hematuria,
Anemia (common) ... flank pain (CLOT COLIC ... disease Imaging and Treatment ... test: abdominal ... express Laboratory tests
Diagnosing Brucellosis
Epidemiological Exposures
- Endemic Regions
- Clinical Micro Lab Technicians
- Animal/Vaccine Exposure: Vets, Slaughterhouse workers, hunters
- Unpasteurized
Genitourinary Diagnostic Tests ... CBC + Chemistry: Anemia ... Transaminitis - Radiology ... Diagnosis #Criteria #Workup
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia - Summary

Cancer affecting lymphocytes/Mature B cell neoplasm
 • Lymphocytes accumulate in large numbers
adults in the west ... • Neutropenia, anemia ... microglobulin Treatment ... Leukemia #diagnosis #workup
Celiac disease is an immune-mediated, multisystem disorder that affects genetically susceptible individuals who are exposed to
Celiac disease is ... referred to as celiac ... Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with small bowel ... negative serologic test ... is the primary treatment