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Causes of Anemia with elevated Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Normal Blood Smear
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Causes of Anemia ... - Low Serum B12 ... Myelodysplastic Syndromes ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes ... #Hematology
Diagnostic Framework for Anemia (Morphological Approach - MCV)
Low MCV - <80fL - "Microcytic"
 • Iron deficiency
Approach - MCV) Low ... Megaloblastic: Vitamin B12 ... Myelodysplastic syndrome ... differential #diagnosis #causes ... #hematology
Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MD) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
myelo (marrow) -dys- (abnormal) -plastic (shape) = funny-shaped cells
Myelodysplastic Syndrome ... old, ~10,000 new cases ... cytopenias (usually anemia ... cell transplant is ... #treatment #hematology
Aplastic Anemia - Overview

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

What?
• Aplastic anemia
and petechiae Causes ... Treatment: ... may result from low ... #oncology #hematology ... #diagnosis #management
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Management
Global IBS Symptoms:
  - Limited trial low FODMAP diet
Irritable Bowel Syndrome ... (IBS) - Management ... Limited trial low ... Gastroenterology and Hepatology ... #treatment
Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)

What?
Myelodysplastic syndromes are a group of disorders caused by blood cells that are poorly
skin that are caused ... Out Secondary Causes ... Nutritional: vitamin B12 ... factor (GCSF) treatments ... #diagnosis #hematology
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) Deficiency
Etiology:
 • Vit B12 - aka cobalamin. Present in foods derived from animal
• Common Causes ... - anemia, mild ... pit, low retic ... Check for IF ab Treatment ... Deficiency #diagnosis #management
Simplified Approach to Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)
1) IS THIS AN EMERGENCY? 
Is there a dialysis indication
e.g AEIOU ) or anuria ... require urgent nephrology ... : Hypovolemia, Low ... creatinine (in 12 ... workup #diagnosis #nephrology
Causes of Anemia in Cirrhosis - Differential Diagnosis Framework
LOW RETIC INDEX - ↓ PRODUCTION
 • Vitamin
Causes of Anemia ... Diagnosis Framework LOW ... PRODUCTION • Vitamin B12 ... Destruction: Zieve's syndrome ... Differential #Diagnosis #Hepatology
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Diagnosis:
 • Use a positive diagnostic strategy with
Irritable Bowel Syndrome ... and Management ... for diagnosis Treatment ... Limited trial low ... Gastroenterology and Hepatology