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Approach to Hypoproliferative Macrocytic Anemia

 • 812, Folate Deficiency
 • MDS+
 • Hypothyroid
 • Liver Disease
Anemia • 812 ... , Folate Deficiency ... Hypothyroid • Liver Disease ... #diagnosis #algorithm ... #hematology #workup
Algorithm for the evaluation of macrocytic anemia. (RBC = red blood cell; MMA = methylmalonic acid.)
Physicians
Algorithm for the ... evaluation of macrocytic ... the most likely cause ... recovery also causes ... #Workup #AAFP
Gastrointestinal Evaluation of Iron Deficiency Anemia
In patients with anemia, diagnose iron deficiency if:
 • Ferritin <
Gastrointestinal Evaluation ... of Iron Deficiency ... Test for celiac disease ... if serology is positive ... #Evaluation #workup
Hemolytic Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hereditary:
 • Peripheral blood smear + DAT + further History
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Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... DAT (-) → G6PD Deficiency ... Hypochromic & microcytic ... malignancy, autoimmune disease ... #causes
Causes of Anemia with elevated Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Normal Blood Smear
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Causes of Anemia ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Dietary Deficiency ... #Macrocytic ... #Causes #Hematology
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) Deficiency
Etiology:
 • Vit B12 - aka cobalamin. Present in foods derived from animal
B12 (Cobalamin) Deficiency ... • Common Causes ... : • Worsening macrocytic ... to IBD, celiac disease ... total body stores Evaluation
Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)

What?
Myelodysplastic syndromes are a group of disorders caused by blood cells that are poorly
formed or don’t work ... Myeloproliferative Disease ... or folic acid deficiency ... treatments • Copper deficiency ... Workup: • Complete
Anemia of Hospitalization - Pathophysiology

Why does the Hgb/Hct drop in the first two days during hospitalization?

Interestingly,
the recumbent position ... the horizontal position ... phlebotomy/ blood work ... during clinical evaluations ... of renal disease
Celiac Disease - Diagnosis Algorithm
IgA TTG has high sensitivity and specificity of ~ 98% and is
Celiac Disease - ... serologic marker for evaluating ... IgA deficiency affects ... -A positive test ... gastroenterology #workup
Evaluation of Recurrent Falls

Core Concept:
Maintaining an upright posture requires the integrated function of multiple systems.
Disruption in
Evaluation of Recurrent ... embolism - Severe anemia ... diabetic, B12 deficiency ... Numbness in feet, positive ... #Differential #Evaluation