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Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 - Microcytic
 - Normocytic
 - Macrocytic

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#Anemia #Differential
Anemia - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... - Microcytic ... #Differential # ... #hematology #MCV
Diagnostic Framework for Anemia (Morphological Approach - MCV)
Low MCV - <80fL - "Microcytic"
 • Iron deficiency
- "Microcytic" ... - "Macrocytic" ... Hypothyroidism, Myelodysplastic ... #differential # ... diagnosis #causes #hematology
Algorithmic Approach to Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework by MCV

Microcytic (MCV < 80) "TAILS":
 • Thalassemia
Algorithmic Approach ... to Anemia - Differential ... Microcytic ( ... #MCV #Algorithm ... Diagnosis #hematology
Approach to Hypoproliferative Macrocytic Anemia

 • 812, Folate Deficiency
 • MDS+
 • Hypothyroid
 • Liver Disease
Hypoproliferative Macrocytic ... Anemia • 812 ... #Anemia #differential ... #diagnosis #algorithm ... #hematology #workup
Causes of Anemia by Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Low Mean Corpuscular Volume (<80
) - Differential ... 80-100 fL) • Bleeding ... Hypothyroidism • Myelodysplasia ... #Anemia #MCV ... #Causes #Hematology
Anemia Diagnostic Algorithm

Mean corpuscular (cell) volume (MCV): Average RBC size. Under 80 = microcytic. Between 80-95
Anemia Diagnostic ... Algorithm Mean ... (cell) volume (MCV ... #Workup #Hematology ... #Microcytic #Macrocytic
Red Blood Cell (RBC) Morphology Atlas
 • Microcytic - Iron-deficiency anemia, Thalassemia, Sideroblastic anemia, Lead poisoning
Morphology Atlas • Microcytic ... Liver diseases, Myelodysplastic ... Liver diseases, Bleeding ... key #diagnosis #differential ... #hematology
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 ... Dysplastic • Myelodysplastic ... #Causes #Hematology
Approach to Leukocytosis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Features of hematologic malignancy:
 • Symptoms: B-symptoms, bruising/bleeding, fatigue/weakness, immunosuppression
Leukocytosis - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... B-symptoms, bruising/bleeding ... hepatomegaly • Labs: anemia ... , ↑ MCV, ↑/↓ platelets
Causes of Anemia with Low Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Decreased Heme Synthesis or
) - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... #Microcytic #Anemia ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #Hematology