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Anemia Diagnostic Algorithm

Mean corpuscular (cell) volume (MCV): Average RBC size. Under 80 = microcytic. Between 80-95
Under 80 = microcytic ... 95 (or 100) is macrocytic ... (EPO), iron or B12 ... #Workup #Hematology ... #Microcytic #Macrocytic
Approach to Hypoproliferative Macrocytic Anemia

 • 812, Folate Deficiency
 • MDS+
 • Hypothyroid
 • Liver Disease
Hypoproliferative Macrocytic ... Anemia812 ... MatthewHoMD #Macrocytic ... #diagnosis #algorithm ... #hematology #workup
Algorithm for the evaluation of macrocytic anemia. (RBC = red blood cell; MMA = methylmalonic acid.)
Physicians
Algorithm for the ... evaluation of macrocytic ... the most likely cause ... #Macrocytosis #Macrocytic ... #Workup #AAFP
Causes of Anemia with elevated Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Normal Blood Smear
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Causes of Anemia ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Drugs Oval Macrocytes ... Liver Disease #Macrocytic ... #Causes #Hematology
Hematology Algorithms 

Anemia is described as a reduction in the proportion of the red blood cells.
Hematology Algorithms ... corpuscular volume into microcytic ... MCV 80-100 fl) & macrocytic ... hemoglobin of less than 12 ... These causes could
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) Deficiency
Etiology:
 • Vit B12 - aka cobalamin. Present in foods derived from animal
• Common Causes ... : • Worsening macrocytic ... anemia, yellow ... wt loss • If anemia ... Check for IF ab Treatment
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 ... Out Secondary Causes ... Nutritional: vitamin B12 ... Workup: • Complete