Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD
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Blood Disorders - Markers and Differential Diagnosis Algorithm 
Acute
 β€’ Myloid (AML) - CD13, CD33, CD34,
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Pelger-Huet, Macrocytic anemia ... o CML - bcr-able ... o Other bcr-able ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Causes of Wide Pulse Pressure - Differential Diagnosis
Physiologic:
 β€’ Advanced age-arteriosclerosis (less compliant arteries)
 β€’ Well
Pathologic: β€’ Valvular disorders ... iron deficiency anemia ... viscosity) - anemia ... Myeloproliferative disorders ... arteriosus or peripheral
Algorithm for the evaluation of macrocytic anemia. (RBC = red blood cell; MMA = methylmalonic acid.)
Physicians
Algorithm for the ... evaluation of macrocytic ... by ordering a peripheral ... recovery also causes ... #Homocysteine #Algorithm
Hemolytic Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hereditary:
 β€’ Peripheral blood smear + DAT + further History
 β€’
Hemolytic Anemia ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Hereditary: β€’ Peripheral ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #causes
Pancytopenia - Workup and Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Consumption Disorders
 1. Autoimmune Mediated Pancytopenia
 2. Splenic Sequestration
Peripheral Destruction
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Consumption Disorders ... Sequestration Peripheral ... Eating disorders ... Acquired Aplastic Anemia
Eosinophil Disorders Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 β€’ Peripheral blood eosinophilia/hypereosinophilia uncovered incidentally during medical evaluation or
Eosinophil Disorders ... Testing Algorithm ... FOR TESTING: β€’ Peripheral ... during medical evaluation ... #Eosinophil #Disorders
Anemia Diagnostic Algorithm

Mean corpuscular (cell) volume (MCV): Average RBC size. Under 80 = microcytic. Between 80-95
Anemia Diagnostic ... Algorithm Mean ... immature RBCs) in peripheral ... (BM) ablative disorders ... Algorithm by Dr.
Maculopapular Rashes - THE ALGORITHMIC APPROACH 

The term maculopapule is a portmanteau, a combination
of macule and
Maculopapular Rashes - THE ALGORITHMIC ... macule and papule (Table ... require emergent evaluation ... Maculopapular #Rash #Algorithm ... #Central #Peripheral
Pancytopenia - Workup and Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Consumption Disorders
 1. Autoimmune Mediated Pancytopenia
 2. Splenic Sequestration
Peripheral Destruction
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Consumption Disorders ... Sequestration Peripheral ... Eating disorders ... Acquired Aplastic Anemia
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) Deficiency
Etiology:
 β€’ Vit B12 - aka cobalamin. Present in foods derived from animal
β€’ Common Causes ... dysfunction, and/or disorders ... wt loss β€’ If anemia ... total body stores Evaluation ... findings, HSM, LN, peripheral