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Approach to Hypoproliferative Macrocytic Anemia

 • 812, Folate Deficiency
 • MDS+
 • Hypothyroid
 • Liver Disease
Hypoproliferative Macrocytic Anemia ... Deficiency • MDS+ • Hypothyroid ... #Macrocytic #Anemia ... differential #diagnosis #algorithm ... #hematology #workup
Pancytopenia - Workup and Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Consumption Disorders
 1. Autoimmune Mediated Pancytopenia
 2. Splenic Sequestration
Peripheral Destruction
Pancytopenia - Workup ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Consumption Disorders ... Eating disorders ... Acquired Aplastic Anemia
Pancytopenia - Workup and Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Consumption Disorders
 1. Autoimmune Mediated Pancytopenia
 2. Splenic Sequestration
Peripheral Destruction
Pancytopenia - Workup ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Consumption Disorders ... Eating disorders ... Acquired Aplastic Anemia
Causes of Thrombocytopenia and Platelet Disorders - Differential Diagnosis and Workup
History:
 - Prior platelet count, family
Diagnosis and Workup ... smear, HIV/HCV testing ... (CVID, WAS), (neurologic ... changes), high MCV anemia ... Diagnosis #Causes #Workup
Hemolytic Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Sickle cells - Consider sickle cell disease (diverse genotypes):
Hemolytic Anemia ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Consider RBC membrane disorder ... #workup #hematology ... #testing
Dysphagia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Symptom | Diagnosis
• Solid-food dysphagia present for months to years | Mechanical
Intermittent: Diffuse ... • Muscular or neurologic ... URGENT WORKUP ... Esophageal Dysphagia: Testing ... gastroenterology #workup
Weakness - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Approach To Weakness:
 • Non-neuromuscular disorder (Cardiac, pulmonary etc)
 • CNS ->
Non-neuromuscular disorder ... • Inflammatory disorders ... Endocrinopathies: Hypothyroid ... dystrophies Work ... Differential #Diagnosis #neurology
Rheumatology Workup - Laboratories Studies in Rheumatic Diseases

• Septic arthritis - Gram stain and culture of
Rheumatology Workup ... the presence of anemia ... Screening Tests for Diffuse ... metabolic or endocrine disorders ... Additional Tests for Diffuse
Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS) - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Epidemiology:
 • Prevalence: 1-2 cases per million -
and pernicious anemia ... • Testing anti-GAD ... diazepam • EMG testing ... antibody that works ... Management #treatment #neurology