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Algorithm for the evaluation of macrocytic anemia. (RBC = red blood cell; MMA = methylmalonic acid.)
Physicians
Algorithm for the ... evaluation of macrocytic ... of the initial work-up ... #Macrocytic #Anemia ... #Workup #AAFP
Causes of Anemia with elevated Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Normal Blood Smear
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Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Myelodysplastic Syndromes Macrocytosis ... Liver Disease #Macrocytic ... #Anemia #Macrocytosis ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Anemia Diagnostic Algorithm

Mean corpuscular (cell) volume (MCV): Average RBC size. Under 80 = microcytic. Between 80-95
Under 80 = microcytic ... Normal range 11.5% ... (EPO), iron or B12 ... #Workup #Hematology ... #Microcytic #Macrocytic
Hematology Algorithms 

Anemia is described as a reduction in the proportion of the red blood cells.
Hematology Algorithms ... corpuscular volume into microcytic ... hemoglobin of less than 12 ... Normal range11.5 ... #RDW #Mentzerindex
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) Deficiency
Etiology:
 • Vit B12 - aka cobalamin. Present in foods derived from animal
: • Worsening macrocytic ... degeneration of dorsal ... total body stores Evaluation ... hypersegmented neutrophils, macrocytosis ... Treatment: • Oral