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Algorithm for the evaluation of macrocytic anemia. (RBC = red blood cell; MMA = methylmalonic acid.)
Physicians
Algorithm for the evaluation ... red blood cell; MMA ... serum level for all ... #Diagnosis #Macrocytosis ... #AAFP
Paraproteinemias

Entities That Can Feature A Monoclonal Protein/M Component:
• MM
• WM
• MGUS
• MGCS
• MGRS
• Splenic Marginal Zone
Evans • ITP • Cl-NH ... (-) hemolytic anemia ... Pseudohyponatremia • ↓anion gap ... vascular beds-renal ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Anemia of Hospitalization - Pathophysiology

Why does the Hgb/Hct drop in the first two days during hospitalization?

Interestingly,
prolonged bed rest ... phlebotomy/ blood work ... during clinical evaluations ... of unnecessary diagnostic ... #differential #diagnosis
Elevated Globulin - Protein Gap (Total Protein - Albumin > 4)

Work-up of an Elevated Globulin Gap:
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Albumin > 4) Work-up ... first step in evaluation ... cancers, HCC, renal ... Thalassemia, Sickle cell anemia ... #differential #diagnosis