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Hemolytic Anemias - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Signs of anemia and hemolysis:
 • ↓ Haptoglobin
 • ↑ LDH
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Signs ... Hemolysis: • Autoimmune ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #hematology
Anemia - Hemolysis Diagnostic Algorithm
Autoimmune hemolytic anemia
Microangiopathic hemolytic anemia
Probable thalassemia

Dr. Eric Strong @DrEricStrong - Strong Medicine
Diagnostic Algorithm ... Autoimmune hemolytic ... #Algorithm #hematology ... #diagnosis #differential ... #workup
Hemolysis - Diagnostic Algorithm and Causes

Increased red cell production: 
 • Increased Reticulocytosis/polychromasia 
 • Erythroid
Hemolysis - Diagnostic ... Hemolysis #Hemolytic #Anemia ... Differential #Causes #Workup ... #Hematology #Diagnosis ... GrepMed Recommended Text
Causes of Thrombocytopenia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 
Decreased Megakaryopoiesis
 • Aplastic Anemia
 • Toxic Damage (e.g.
- Differential Diagnosis ... Megakaryopoiesis • Aplastic Anemia ... methotrexate) • Drugs Autoimmune ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... Algorithm #Causes #Hematology
Pancytopenia - Workup and Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Consumption Disorders
 1. Autoimmune Mediated Pancytopenia
 2. Splenic Sequestration
Peripheral Destruction
Pancytopenia - Workup ... and Differential Diagnosis ... Autoimmune Mediated ... Acquired Aplastic Anemia ... #Algorithm #Hematology
Algorithmic Approach to Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework by MCV

Microcytic (MCV < 80) "TAILS":
 • Thalassemia
- Differential Diagnosis ... - Extrinsic: Autoimmune ... aciduria, Drugs (e.g ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #hematology
Causes of Anemia by Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Low Mean Corpuscular Volume (<80
- Differential Diagnosis ... Chronic Disease (e.g ... #MCV #Classification ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... Algorithm #Causes #Hematology
Pancytopenia - Workup and Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Consumption Disorders
 1. Autoimmune Mediated Pancytopenia
 2. Splenic Sequestration
Peripheral Destruction
Pancytopenia - Workup ... and Differential Diagnosis ... Autoimmune Mediated ... Acquired Aplastic Anemia ... #Algorithm #Hematology
Diagnostic Framework for Hemolysis - Intravascular vs Extravascular Causes
Intravascular Hemolysis:
 • Mechanical Trauma (Microangiopathic hemolytic anemia):
Diagnostic Framework ... Microangiopathic hemolytic anemia ... idiopathic) - Autoimmune ... #differential #diagnosis ... #hematology #anemia
Causes of Thrombocytosis - Differential Diagnosis
Secondary Thrombocytosis (a.k.a Reactive Thrombocytosis):
 • Acute infection
 • Solid organ
- Differential Diagnosis ... malignancies • Anemia ... inflammatory disorders (e.g ... . autoimmune, TB ... #Causes #hematology