18 results
Algorithmic Approach to Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework by MCV

Microcytic (MCV < 80) "TAILS":
 • Thalassemia
by MCV Microcytic ... (MCV < 80) "TAILS ... Normocytic (MCV ... Macrocytic (MCV ... #MCV #Algorithm
Causes of Anemia by Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Low Mean Corpuscular Volume (<80
Corpuscular Volume (MCV ... ) - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Bleeding • Hemolysis ... #MCV #Classification
Causes of Anemia with Normal Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Decreased WBCs
 - Decreased/NormaI
Corpuscular Volume (MCV ... ) - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... #Differential # ... Diagnosis #Algorithm
Overall Approach to Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Blood Loss
 • Acute Bleed - Normocytic / Normochromic
- Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Reticulocytes, MCV ... , MCH, MCHC, Serum ... #Classification
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 ... hepatomegaly • Labs: anemia ... , ↑ MCV, ↑/↓ platelets
Clinically Important Vitamins and Vitamin Deficiency States
Fat-soluble Vitamins: 
 • Vitamin A - Xerophthalmia, night blindness,
• Vitamin E - Haemolytic ... anaemia, ataxia ... Vitamins #Deficiency #differential ... #diagnosis #signs ... #symptoms #nutrition
Causes of Thrombocytopenia and Platelet Disorders - Differential Diagnosis and Workup
History:
 - Prior platelet count, family
Platelet Disorders - Differential ... Diagnosis and Workup ... pylori test (GI symptoms ... changes), high MCV ... anemia (vegan,
General Approach to Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework
1) Check reticulocyte count to determine if hypo/hyper-proliferative
2) Exclude
General Approach to Anemia ... - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... hyper-proliferative 2) Exclude hemolysis ... haptoglobin) 3) Use MCV
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus - Diagnosis
Manifestations:
 - Arthritis 69%
 - Malar rash 40%
 - Fever 36%
 -
Lymphadenopathies 7% - Hemolytic ... anemia 4% - Myositis ... autoantibodies #signs ... #symptoms #mimickers ... #differential #
CNS Infections - Viral Encephalitis and Bacterial Meningitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Viral Encephalitis:
MCC: Enteroviruses (e.g., coxsackievirus
Encephalitis: MCC ... Herpesviruses (MCC ... Coltivirus Symptoms ... Bacterial Meningitis: MCC ... Acute meningeal signs