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Algorithmic Approach to Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework by MCV

Microcytic (MCV < 80) "TAILS":
 • Thalassemia
Algorithmic Approach ... Microcytic ( ... Infections Macrocytic ... Folate deficiency, B12 ... #MCV #Algorithm
Causes of Anemia with elevated Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Normal Blood Smear
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Corpuscular Volume (MCV ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Drugs Oval Macrocytes ... Liver Disease #Macrocytic ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Anemia Diagnostic Algorithm

Mean corpuscular (cell) volume (MCV): Average RBC size. Under 80 = microcytic. Between 80-95
Anemia Diagnostic ... (cell) volume (MCV ... 95 (or 100) is macrocytic ... (EPO), iron or B12 ... #Macrocytic
Algorithm for the evaluation of macrocytic anemia. (RBC = red blood cell; MMA = methylmalonic acid.)
Physicians
Algorithm for the ... evaluation of macrocytic ... #Macrocytosis #Macrocytic ... FolicAcid #MMA #Homocysteine ... #Algorithm #Workup
Hematology Algorithms 

Anemia is described as a reduction in the proportion of the red blood cells.
Hematology Algorithms ... corpuscular volume into microcytic ... anemia (MCV<80 ... & macrocytic anemia ... hemoglobin of less than 12
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) Deficiency
Etiology:
 • Vit B12 - aka cobalamin. Present in foods derived from animal
: • Worsening macrocytic ... anemia, yellow ... wt loss • If anemia ... related to IBD, celiac ... Elevated MMA and homocysteine