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Causes of Anemia by Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Low Mean Corpuscular Volume (<80
Causes of Anemia ... Volume (<80 fL) • Iron ... Chronic Disease Normal ... 80-100 fL) • Bleeding ... #MCV #Classification
5 D's Mnemonic for Causes of Iron Deficiency Anemia (IDA)
Diet - lacking iron, vitamin C, too
5 D's Mnemonic for ... Causes of Iron ... Blood loss) - GI bleeding ... stevenbollipo #5Ds ... #Mnemonic #Iron
Overall Approach to Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Blood Loss
 • Acute Bleed - Normocytic / Normochromic
MCH, MCHC, Serum Iron ... RBC Production - Normal ... Reticulocytes • Iron ... #Classification ... #Causes #Hematology
Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)

What?
Myelodysplastic syndromes are a group of disorders caused by blood cells that are poorly
age • 22 and 45 cases ... unusual bruising or bleeding ... are caused by bleeding ... Out Secondary Causes ... rings of excess iron