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Anemia Diagnostic Algorithm

Mean corpuscular (cell) volume (MCV): Average RBC size. Under 80 = microcytic. Between 80-95
Anemia Diagnostic ... Mean corpuscular (cell ... 95 (or 100) is macrocytic ... Algorithm #Diagnosis #Workup ... #Macrocytic
Red Blood Cell (RBC) Morphology Atlas
 • Microcytic - Iron-deficiency anemia, Thalassemia, Sideroblastic anemia, Lead poisoning
RBC) Morphology ... AtlasMicrocytic ... Lead poisoning • Macrocytic ... coagulopathy (DIC) #RBC ... #Morphology #Atlas
Red Blood Cell (RBC) Morphology
Microcytic RBC: Pyridoxine deficiency, Thalassemia, Iron deficiency anemia, Chronic disease anemia (sometimes),
Microcytic RBC: ... (sometimes) Macrocytic ... Burr Cell RBC (Echinocyte ... Bite Cell RBC: G6PD ... hematology #microscopy #atlas
Algorithm for the evaluation of macrocytic anemia. (RBC = red blood cell; MMA = methylmalonic acid.)
Physicians
evaluation of macrocytic ... (RBC = red blood ... the most likely cause ... recovery also causes ... of the initial work-up
Hematology Algorithms 

Anemia is described as a reduction in the proportion of the red blood cells.
RBC are produced ... Approximately 1% of RBC ... destruction of RBC ... MCV 80-100 fl) & macrocytic ... These causes could
Hemolytic Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hereditary:
 • Peripheral blood smear + DAT + further History
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Hemolytic Anemia ... DAT (-) → Sickle Cell ... anemia • Hypochromic ... & microcytic RBCs ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes
Causes of Thrombocytopenia and Platelet Disorders - Differential Diagnosis and Workup
History:
 - Prior platelet count, family
Diagnosis and Workup ... decreased PLT count: CBC ... changes), high MCV anemia ... not required in all ... #Workup #hematology
Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)

What?
Myelodysplastic syndromes are a group of disorders caused by blood cells that are poorly
group of disorders caused ... formed or don’t work ... common cytopenia: Macrocytic ... Out Secondary Causes ... Workup: • Complete
Hodgkin's Lymphoma Overview

Hodgkin's lymphoma (HL) is an uncommon hematological malignancy arising from mature B cells. It
accounts for 10% of all ... Weight loss • Anemia ... Immune hemolytic anemia ... Hodgkin Lymphoma Workup ... platelets - WBC
Elevated Globulin - Protein Gap (Total Protein - Albumin > 4)

Work-up of an Elevated Globulin Gap:
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Albumin > 4) Work-up ... myeloma • Plasma cell ... autoimmune hepatitis, PBC ... Thalassemia, Sickle cell ... anemia • Other