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Diagnostic Framework for Hemolysis - Intravascular vs Extravascular Causes
Intravascular Hemolysis:
 • Mechanical Trauma (Microangiopathic hemolytic anemia):
Diagnostic Framework ... . lupus, CLL, lymphoma ... lymphoproliferative disorders ... #differential # ... diagnosis #hematology
Causes of Anemia by Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Low Mean Corpuscular Volume (<80
80-100 fL) • Bleeding ... • Hemolysis ... Renal Disease, Liver ... #Anemia #MCV #Classification ... #Causes #Hematology
Red Blood Cell (RBC) Morphology
Microcytic RBC: Pyridoxine deficiency, Thalassemia, Iron deficiency anemia, Chronic disease anemia (sometimes),
(e.g. methotrexate ... disease, Etc. ... Unstable hemoglobin disorders ... RBC #Morphology #differential ... #diagnosis #hematology
Common Variable Immunodeficiency (CVID)

What?
CVID: Immunodeficiency disorder with hypogammaglobulinemia -> increased infection risk secondary to impaired B-cell
Immunodeficiency disorder ... • Liver diseases ... DDX - Other causes ... hypogammaglobulinemia #immunology #hematology ... #diagnosis #management
Hodgkin's Lymphoma Overview

Hodgkin's lymphoma (HL) is an uncommon hematological malignancy arising from mature B cells. It
• Autoimmune disorders ... of disease and ... #diagnosis #classification ... #hematology #oncology ... #management
Blood Product Transfusions One Pager Summary
Type and screen - determines blood type and detects in recipient
in recipient (e.g ... eruptions, diarrhea, liver ... coagulopathy & ↑bleeding ... #Transfusions #diagnosis ... #management #hematology