anaemia

Question 1

microcytic anaemia

• what is it
• main deficiency
• mainly due to >demand/>loss/
• dental relevance

Answer 1

MCV<80fl

• IRON
• > loss
• GI malignancy/pregnancy/inadequate intake/impaired absorption - coeliac
• dental relevance - reduced o2 carryign ability so poor wound healing/organ dysruption - drug metabolism
• oral features - angular chelitis/glossitis/burning mouth