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Algorithm for the evaluation of macrocytic anemia. (RBC = red blood cell; MMA = methylmalonic acid.)
Physicians
Algorithm for the ... (RBC = red blood ... of the initial work-up ... #Diagnosis #Macrocytosis ... #Workup #AAFP
Anemia Diagnostic Algorithm

Mean corpuscular (cell) volume (MCV): Average RBC size. Under 80 = microcytic. Between 80-95
Anemia Diagnostic ... High in acute blood ... (EPO), iron or B12 ... #Algorithm #Diagnosis ... #Workup #Hematology
Reticulocyte Production Index = (Retic %) x (Hct / 45) / Maturation Factor
The maturation factor is
loss), Vitamin B12 ... Chronic kidney disease ... infiltration (e.g. cancer ... defects (e.g. sickle cell ... #differential #diagnosis
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia - Summary

Cancer affecting lymphocytes/Mature B cell neoplasm
 • Lymphocytes accumulate in large numbers
Leukemia - Summary Cancer ... cells can indicate disease ... • Neutropenia, anemia ... microglobulin Treatment ... #workup #oncology
Approach to Thrombocytosis - Elevated Platelet Count - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Peripheral Smear concerning for malignancy?
hematology for workup ... hematologic: Acute blood ... hemolysis, deficiency anemia ... Rebound effect from treatment ... Malignancy: Metastatic cancer
Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)

What?
Myelodysplastic syndromes are a group of disorders caused by blood cells that are poorly
formed or don’t work ... cell count (anemia ... Myeloproliferative Disease ... Nutritional: vitamin B12 ... Myelodysplastic #Syndromes #diagnosis
Hematuria in Post-Renal Transplant Patient
Prevalence up to 12% in the postrenal transplant patient
 • Bacterial: Escherichia
carcinoma., Prostate cancer ... , Busulfan • Disease ... #differential #diagnosis ... #kidney #blood ... urine #management #treatment
Ileal Pouch Disorders - Differential Diagnosis
 • Surgical/Mechanical: Anastomotic leak, Pelvic sepsis, Sinus, Fistula, Strictures, Efferent
Pouchitis, Cuffitis, Crohn's ... cancer • Systemic ... /Metabolic: Anemia ... Bone loss, Vit D/B12 ... #surgery #gastroenterology
Oral / Mouth Lesions and Ulcers (Adult & Elderly) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Teeth
 • GERD (Dissolves
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Teeth ... Gastrointestinal • Crohn's ... Ulcerating Other • Canker ... Cold Sore • Anemia
Hodgkin's Lymphoma Overview

Hodgkin's lymphoma (HL) is an uncommon hematological malignancy arising from mature B cells. It
Weight loss • Anemia ... Hodgkin Lymphoma Workup ... : • Full Blood ... number of sites of disease ... Hodgkin Lymphoma Treatment