×
MedSchool: Ace Your OSCEsThe Medical Company
 
 
 
 
 
GET - On the App Store
View
Test Findings
 
 

Hyperchromia

 
Bookmark

Overview

Hyperchromia refers to an increase in the intensity of red blood cell colour. Hyperchromic cells may be spherocytes, microspherocytes or macrocytes.
  • Hyperchromia
  • Signs of Hyperchromia

  • Reduction in central pallor on blood film
  • Increased red cell haemoglobin (MCH / MCHC)
  • Causes of Hyperchromia

  • Spherocytosis - hereditary spherocytosis, immune haemolysis, Clostridium
  • Microspherocytosis - microangiopathic haemolytic anaemia, severe burns
  • Macrocytosis - B12/folate deficiency chronic liver disease, alcohol abuse, hypothyroidism, post splenectomy, aplastic anaemia, myelodysplastic syndrome
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Want more info like this?
  • Your electronic clinical medicine handbook
  • Guides to help pass your exams
  • Tools every medical student needs
  • Quick diagrams to have the answers, fast
  • Quizzes to test your knowledge
Sign Up Now
   
 
 

Snapshot: Initialising...