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Causes of Anemia by Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Low Mean Corpuscular Volume (<80
Causes of Anemia ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... 80-100 fL) • Bleeding ... Chronic Disease (e.g ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Anemia Diagnostic Algorithm

Mean corpuscular (cell) volume (MCV): Average RBC size. Under 80 = microcytic. Between 80-95
Anemia Diagnostic ... Algorithm Mean ... ablative disorders, lack ... of substrate (e.g ... Algorithm by Dr.
Indications for Serum Protein Electrophoresis (SPEP)
 • Suspected multiple myeloma, Waldenström's macroglobulinemia, primary amyloidosis, or related
• New-onset anemia ... bone pain • Back ... possible malignancy (e.g ... pain, abnormal bleeding
Occult and Lower Gastronintestinal Bleed - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Occult (Stool + Occult blood and/or iron deficiency
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... iron deficiency anemia ... • Occult UGI bleeding ... asymptomatic IBD Overt Bleeding ... bowel source (e.g
Endoscopy in Non-Variceal Upper GI Bleeding - Scoping Summary
Pre-Endoscopic Care:
 • Adequate resuscitation: Restrictive> Liberal strategy
Non-Variceal Upper GI Bleeding ... Liberal strategy • ACG ... therapeutic scope as a back ... NonVariceal #UpperGI #Bleeding ... diagnosis #management #algorithm