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Anemia - Underproduction Diagnostic Algorithm
 - Iron deficiency anemia
 - Anemia of chronic inflammation
 - Anemia
Diagnostic Algorithm ... chronic kidney disease ... - Vitamin B12 ... Probable bone marrow disorder ... #differential #workup
Approach to Hypoproliferative Macrocytic Anemia

 • 812, Folate Deficiency
 • MDS+
 • Hypothyroid
 • Liver Disease
812, Folate ... Deficiency • ... • Liver Disease ... differential #diagnosis #algorithm ... #hematology #workup
Red Blood Cell (RBC) Morphology
Microcytic RBC: Pyridoxine deficiency, Thalassemia, Iron deficiency anemia, Chronic disease anemia (sometimes),
disease anemia ... Macrocytic RBC: Vitamin B12 ... MDS, Chemotherapy ... Unstable hemoglobin disorders ... hematology #microscopy #atlas
Algorithmic Approach to Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework by MCV

Microcytic (MCV < 80) "TAILS":
 • Thalassemia
Algorithmic Approach ... , B12 deficiency ... Non-megaloblastic: Liver disease ... Reticulocytosis, MDS ... #MCV #Algorithm
Causes of Anemia with elevated Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Normal Blood Smear
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Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Dietary Deficiency ... • Small Bowel Disorder ... and Folate Deficiency ... • Liver Disease
Overall Approach to Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Blood Loss
 • Acute Bleed - Normocytic / Normochromic
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • B12/Folate ... Deficiency • Aplastic ... of Chronic Disease ... • RBC Membrane Disorder
Hemolytic Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Sickle cells - Consider sickle cell disease (diverse genotypes):
Hemolytic Anemia ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Consider RBC membrane disorder ... ARUPLabs #Hemolytic #Anemia ... #workup #hematology
Pancytopenia - Workup and Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Consumption Disorders
 1. Autoimmune Mediated Pancytopenia
 2. Splenic Sequestration
Peripheral Destruction
Pancytopenia - Workup ... Consumption Disorders ... Acquired Aplastic Anemia ... • Hypoplastic MDS ... Metastatic Disease
Pancytopenia - Workup and Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Consumption Disorders
 1. Autoimmune Mediated Pancytopenia
 2. Splenic Sequestration
Peripheral Destruction
Pancytopenia - Workup ... Consumption Disorders ... Acquired Aplastic Anemia ... • Hypoplastic MDS ... Metastatic Disease
Suspected Celiac Disease - Diagnosis Algorithm

Celiac disease suspected:
 • Signs and symptoms of celiac disease
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- Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Iron-deficiency ... anemia unresponsive ... Matthew Ho, MD ... #gastroenterology