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Algorithmic Approach to Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework by MCV

Microcytic (MCV < 80) "TAILS":
 • Thalassemia
Algorithmic Approach ... to Anemia - Differential ... , B12 deficiency ... #MCV #Algorithm ... #Differential #
Causes of Anemia by Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Low Mean Corpuscular Volume (<80
Corpuscular Volume (MCV ... ) - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... (>100 fL) • B12 ... #Differential #
Overall Approach to Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Blood Loss
 • Acute Bleed - Normocytic / Normochromic
- Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Reticulocytes, MCV ... • B12/Folate ... Deficiency • Aplastic
Causes of Anemia with elevated Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Normal Blood Smear
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Corpuscular Volume (MCV ... ) - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Dietary Deficiency ... and Folate Deficiency
Hematology Algorithms 

Anemia is described as a reduction in the proportion of the red blood cells.
Hematology Algorithms ... anemia (MCV 80- ... hemoglobin of less than 12 ... clinical scenarios ... /mean MCV) × 100
Fatigue and IBD Algorithm
 • 40-50% patients have fatigue despite clinical remission
 • Risk factors: BMI,
fatigue despite clinical ... Crohn's > UC Anemia ... Receptor (sTfR) to differentiate ... restricted diet/deficiency ... report dehydration as
Aplastic Anemia - Overview

Who?
• M = F
• 3 peaks:	1) Childhood	2) 15-25 years	3) >60 years

What?
• Aplastic anemia
Clinical Presentation ... to repair DNA, as ... , GATA2 deficiency ... , CTLA4 deficiency ... - Parvovirus B19
Generalized Weakness - Differential Diagnosis Framework
"l feel weak":
 • Infectious: Influenza, EBV, PNA, Bacteremia, Sepsis
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Generalized Weakness - Differential ... : CKD, ESRD • CV ... ILD, OSA, pHTN, Anemia ... Rhabdomyolysis, Critical ... Inflammatory/Rheum: Myositis
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
- Clinical Presentation ... Check Vitamin B12 ... • Nutritional Deficiency ... : - Vitamin B12 ... management #neurology #differential
Creatine Kinase - Causes of Elevated CK Levels
Acute CK Elevation (Pain > Weakness):
 • RHABDOMYOLYSIS
viral (COVID19, CMV ... immobility • Critical ... - Vit D/E deficiency ... Inclusion body myositis ... #Elevated #CK #differential