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Algorithmic Approach to Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework by MCV

Microcytic (MCV < 80) "TAILS":
 • Thalassemia
Algorithmic Approach ... Diagnosis Framework ... , CKD • Hemolytic ... #MCV #Algorithm ... #hematology
Causes of Anemia with Normal Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Decreased WBCs
 - Decreased/NormaI
Corpuscular Volume (MCV ... - Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Decreased ... #Algorithm #Causes ... #Hematology
Causes of Anemia by Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Low Mean Corpuscular Volume (<80
Corpuscular Volume (MCV ... - Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Low ... • Bleeding • Hemolysis ... #Hematology
Hematology Algorithms 

Anemia is described as a reduction in the proportion of the red blood cells.
Hematology Algorithms ... anemia (MCV 80- ... Pancytopenia is ... well as varying clinical ... The etiology of pancytopenia
Anemia Diagnostic Algorithm

Mean corpuscular (cell) volume (MCV): Average RBC size. Under 80 = microcytic. Between 80-95
Anemia Diagnostic ... (cell) volume (MCV ... acute blood loss, hemolysis ... #Algorithm #Diagnosis ... #Workup #Hematology
Aplastic Anemia - Overview

Who?
• M = F
• 3 peaks:	1) Childhood	2) 15-25 years	3) >60 years

What?
• Aplastic anemia
bone marrow + pancytopenia ... Clinical Presentation ... • Peripheral Pancytopenia ... #oncology #hematology ... #diagnosis #management
General Approach to Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework
1) Check reticulocyte count to determine if hypo/hyper-proliferative
2) Exclude
General Approach to Anemia ... hyper-proliferative 2) Exclude hemolysis ... haptoglobin) 3) Use MCV ... & clinical context ... #hematology #algorithm
Paraproteinemias

Entities That Can Feature A Monoclonal Protein/M Component:
• MM
• WM
• MGUS
• MGCS
• MGRS
• Splenic Marginal Zone
Zone Lymphoma (HCV ... • Coombs (-) hemolytic ... anemia due to cold ... Paraproteinemias #Hematology ... #Differential #Diagnosis