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Approach to Hypoproliferative Macrocytic Anemia

 • 812, Folate Deficiency
 • MDS+
 • Hypothyroid
 • Liver Disease
Hypoproliferative Macrocytic ... Anemia • 812 ... Hypothyroid • Liver Disease ... differential #diagnosis #algorithm ... #hematology #workup
Anemia Diagnostic Algorithm

Mean corpuscular (cell) volume (MCV): Average RBC size. Under 80 = microcytic. Between 80-95
95 (or 100) is macrocytic ... (EPO), iron or B12 ... (BM) ablative disorders ... #Diagnosis #Workup ... #Macrocytic
Causes of Anemia with elevated Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Normal Blood Smear
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Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Drugs Oval Macrocytes ... • Small Bowel Disorder ... • Liver Disease ... #Macrocytic
Anemia - Underproduction Diagnostic Algorithm
 - Iron deficiency anemia
 - Anemia of chronic inflammation
 - Anemia
Underproduction Diagnostic Algorithm ... chronic kidney disease ... - Vitamin B12 ... Probable bone marrow disorder ... #differential #workup
Eosinophil Disorders Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Peripheral blood eosinophilia/hypereosinophilia uncovered incidentally during medical evaluation or
Eosinophil Disorders ... Testing Algorithm ... INDICATIONS FOR ... evaluation or workup ... • Screen for secondary
Nail Disorders secondary to Systemic Diseases
Nail Fold Abnormality
 • SLE
 • Scleroderma
 • Dermatomyositis
Koilonychia - Spoon-shaped
Nail Disorders secondary ... to Systemic Diseases ... Discoloration • Medications ... NailDisorders #Systemic #Secondary ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Primary and Secondary Causes of Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Primary (Essential) (95%) - Onset between age
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... taken at home, work ... licorice • Medications ... • Renovascular disease ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) Deficiency
Etiology:
 • Vit B12 - aka cobalamin. Present in foods derived from animal
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin ... gastric acidity, medications ... dysfunction, and/or disorders ... : • Worsening macrocytic ... to IBD, celiac disease
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
Causes of Secondary ... Hypertension - Workup ... Renal parenchymal disease ... Neurologic disorders ... Differential #Diagnosis #indications
Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)

What?
Myelodysplastic syndromes are a group of disorders caused by blood cells that are poorly
formed or don’t work ... common cytopenia: Macrocytic ... DDX: Rule Out Secondary ... Myeloproliferative Disease ... Nutritional: vitamin B12