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Anemia Diagnostic Algorithm

Mean corpuscular (cell) volume (MCV): Average RBC size. Under 80 = microcytic. Between 80-95
Anemia Diagnostic ... (MCV): Average RBC ... 95 (or 100) is macrocytic ... #Algorithm #Diagnosis ... #Workup #Hematology
Red Blood Cell (RBC) Morphology
Microcytic RBC: Pyridoxine deficiency, Thalassemia, Iron deficiency anemia, Chronic disease anemia (sometimes),
RBC) Morphology ... Microcytic RBC: ... (sometimes) Macrocytic ... #Morphology #differential ... #diagnosis #hematology
Red Blood Cell (RBC) Morphology Atlas
 • Microcytic - Iron-deficiency anemia, Thalassemia, Sideroblastic anemia, Lead poisoning
Red Blood Cell ( ... RBC) Morphology ... Atlas • Microcytic ... Lead poisoning • Macrocytic ... coagulopathy (DIC) #RBC
Algorithmic Approach to Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework by MCV

Microcytic (MCV < 80) "TAILS":
 • Thalassemia
to Anemia - Differential ... by MCV Microcytic ... Spherocytosis, G6PD, PK, HbC ... Infections Macrocytic ... Diagnosis #hematology
Warm Antibody Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia 
1) DIAGNOSE AIHA
 • Anemia: macrocytic > normocytic, ↑ reticulocytes
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Hemolytic Anemia ... • Anemia: macrocytic ... ↑ LDH • Anti-RBC ... type ± C3d • Blood ... #Hemolytic #Anemia
Causes of Anemia with elevated Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Normal Blood Smear
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Diagnosis Algorithm ... Normal Blood Smear ... Neutrophils - Low RBC ... Liver Disease #Macrocytic ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Hemolytic Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Sickle cells - Consider sickle cell disease (diverse genotypes):
Hemolytic Anemia ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... #Anemia #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #workup #hematology
Cold Agglutinin Disease

3 Types of Cold Sensitive Antibodies:
  1. Cold Agglutinins (CAD)
  2. Donath-Landsteiner
Syndrome (CAS): ... Viral Infection Clinical ... Diagnosis: • hemolytic ... smear - RBC agglutination ... #anemia #hematology
Blood Disorders - Markers and Differential Diagnosis Algorithm 
Acute
 • Myloid (AML) - CD13, CD33, CD34,
Diagnosis Algorithm ... Pseudo Pelger-Huet, Macrocytic ... anemia - ... bcr-able (+) ↑ WBC ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Hodgkin's Lymphoma Overview

Hodgkin's lymphoma (HL) is an uncommon hematological malignancy arising from mature B cells. It
Immunosuppression • Autoimmune ... Hodgkin Lymphoma - Clinical ... nodosum • Immune hemolytic ... Hodgkin Lymphoma Workup ... platelets - WBC