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Anemia - Underproduction Diagnostic Algorithm
 - Iron deficiency anemia
 - Anemia of chronic inflammation
 - Anemia
- Iron deficiency ... chronic kidney disease ... - Vitamin B12 ... Probable bone marrow disorder ... #differential #workup
Causes of Vitamin B12 Deficiency - Cobalamin
Decreased Intake
Pancreas: Insufficiency
Intestine: SIBO, Celiac disease, IBD, Lymphoma, Amyloidosis, Resection,
Deficiency - Cobalamin ... : SIBO, Celiac disease ... , IBD, Lymphoma, ... Gastritis Other: Medications ... #Deficiency #Cobalamin
Suspected Celiac Disease - Diagnosis Algorithm

Celiac disease suspected:
 • Signs and symptoms of celiac disease
 •
- Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Iron-deficiency ... Inflammatory (IBD ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #gastroenterology
Approach to Hypoproliferative Macrocytic Anemia

 • 812, Folate Deficiency
 • MDS+
 • Hypothyroid
 • Liver Disease
Macrocytic Anemia • 812 ... , Folate Deficiency ... Hypothyroid • Liver Disease ... differential #diagnosis #algorithm ... #hematology #workup
Summary of Coagulation Deficiencies
Inherited:
 • Hemophilia A - Deficiency of Factor VIII
 • Hemophilia B -
Malabsorption (e.g. celiac disease ... , CF, IBD) • Anticoagulant ... Medications - Heparin ... Advanced Liver Disease ... Malignancy, Autoimmune disorders
Fatigue and IBD Algorithm
 • 40-50% patients have fatigue despite clinical remission
 • Risk factors: BMI,
Algorithm • 40- ... Monitor & correct B12 ... (B12, MMA) for ... restricted diet/deficiency ... fatigue despite disease
Causes of Anemia with elevated Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Normal Blood Smear
 •
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Dietary Deficiency ... • Small Bowel Disorder ... and Folate Deficiency ... • Liver Disease
Hemolytic Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Sickle cells - Consider sickle cell disease (diverse genotypes):
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... , Hemoglobin H disease ... Consider RBC membrane disorder ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #workup #hematology
Causes of Thrombocytosis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Spurious:
 • Artifact (redo CBC)
Autonomous:
 • Essential thrombocytosis
 • Polycythemia
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Inflammatory: • IBD ... • Rheumatic disorders ... • Celiac disease ... malignancy • Iron deficiency
Overall Approach to Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Blood Loss
 • Acute Bleed - Normocytic / Normochromic
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • B12/Folate ... Deficiency • Aplastic ... Anemia of Chronic Disease ... • RBC Membrane Disorder