Microcytic Hypochromic Anaemia
April 20th, 2020
Overview
Look For
- Reduced serum haemoglobin, haematocrit and red cell count
- Reduced MCV (<80fL)
- Reduced MCH / MCHC
Causes of Microcytic Hypochromic Anaemia
- Iron deficiency anaemia
- Thalassaemia
- Congenital sideroblastic anaemia
- Anaemia of chronic disease
- Lead poisoning
- Hyperthyroidism
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