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Approach to Hypoproliferative Macrocytic Anemia

 • 812, Folate Deficiency
 • MDS+
 • Hypothyroid
 • Liver Disease
812, Folate ... Hypothyroid • Liver ... Disease • Alcohol ... differential #diagnosis #algorithm ... #hematology #workup
Primary Biliary Cirrhosis - Diagnosis Algorithm
Symptoms: Fatigue, Pruritus, Right upper quadrant discomfort
Signs: Jaundice, Xanthelasmata, Hepatomegaly
Associated history:
Primary Biliary ... Cirrhosis - Diagnosis ... Liver biopsy findings ... #PBC #Primary ... #hepatology
Causes of Anemia with elevated Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Normal Blood Smear
 •
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Neutrophils - Low RBC ... • Pancreatic Disease ... Disease #Macrocytic ... #Causes #Hematology
Primary Biliary Cirrhosis (PBC) - Summary

PBC Epidemiology:
 • Female:Male 9:1
 • Common European descent
 • Age:
Cirrhosis (PBC) ... /Liver failure ... or higher • Liver ... #diagnosis #workup ... #hepatology
Algorithmic Approach to Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework by MCV

Microcytic (MCV < 80) "TAILS":
 • Thalassemia
Algorithmic Approach ... Folate deficiency, B12 ... Non-megaloblastic: Liver ... disease, Alcoholism ... Differential #Diagnosis #hematology
The Liver Consult Primer - Guide to calling a consult
HPI:
 - Start with reason for consult
Primer - Guide ... Gl History - Cirrhosis ... disease work up ... Calling #Referral #Hepatology ... #Gastroenterology
Pruritus - Generalized Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Systemic and Primary Causes
== Primary Skin Lesions ==
Macules /
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Cholestatic liver ... disease Creatinine ... renal failure/uremia ... Hyperthyroidism CBC
Causes of Thrombocytopenia and Platelet Disorders - Differential Diagnosis and Workup
History:
 - Prior platelet count, family
Diagnosis and Workup ... changes), high MCV anemia ... disease), HBsAg ... unclear, or if a primary ... #hematology
Pruritus - No Primary Skin Lesion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Blood Glucose:
 • Diabetes Mellitus
Liver Function Tests/Enzymes:
Pruritus - No Primary ... • Cholestatic liver ... renal failure/uremia ... Hyperthyroidism CBC ... #generalized #dermatology
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - Illness Script
HPS is a pulmonary disorder of chronic liver disease characterized by a
distance for O2 to cross ... overperfusion + decreased RBC ... • Stigmata of cirrhosis ... mortality rate of ~12% ... #diagnosis #hepatology