Anaemia - Microcytic Anaemia

Question 1

Aetiology of Microcytic Anaemia (5).

Answer 1

TAILS :

1. T - Thalassaemia.
2. A - Anaemia of Chronic Disease.
3. I - Iron-Deficiency Anaemia.
4. L - Lead Poisoning.
5. S - Sideroblastic Anaemia (Congenital).

Question 2

Blood Film in Microcytic Anaemia.

Answer 2

Small hypo chromic red blood cells in a peripheral blood smear.