Macrocytic Anaemia
June 7th, 2021
Macrocytic Hyperchromic Anaemia
Look For
- Reduced serum haemoglobin, haematocrit and red cell count
- Elevated MCV (>100fL)
- Elevated MCH / MCHC
Causes of Macrocytic Hyperchromic Anaemia
- Megaloblastic anaemia - B12 / folate deficiency, drugs
- Myelodysplastic syndrome
- Post splenectomy
- Hypothyroidism
- Chronic liver disease
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