age specific causes of anemia

Question 1

neonatal causes of anemia

Answer 1

1. isoimmunization
2. G6pd
3. pyruvate kinase deficiency

Question 2

+ direct combs test, elevated indirect bili, normocytic anemia, elevated reticulocyte count, abo incompatibility

Answer 2

isoimmunization- neonatal cause of anemia

Question 3

heinz bodies, bite cells

Answer 3

g6pd

Question 4

spur cells

Answer 4

pyruvate kinase deficiency

Question 5

macrocytic anemia with a low reticulocyte count

Answer 5

diamond blackfan syndrome: “congenital red cell aplasia”

Question 6

macrocytic anemia, reticulocytopenia, thrombocytopenia, leukopenia —> progresses pancytopenia

Answer 6

fanconi anemia