Aneamia Flashcards
1
Q
Iron deficiency anaemia
A
Low MCV
2
Q
Anaemia of chronic disease
A
Low/normal MCV
3
Q
Sideroblastic anaemia
A
Low MCV
4
Q
Thalassaemia (in the absence of aneamia)
A
Low MCV
5
Q
Acute blood loss
A
Normal MCV
6
Q
Bone marrow failure
A
Normal MCV
7
Q
Renal failure
A
Normal MCV
8
Q
Hypothyroidism
A
Normal/high MCV
9
Q
Haemolysis
A
Normal MCV
10
Q
Pregnancy
A
Normal/high MCV
11
Q
Antifolates (e.g. phenytoin)
A
High MCV
12
Q
Reticulocytosis
A
Release of larger immature cells e.g. with haemolysis
High MCV
13
Q
B12 or folate deficiency
A
High MCV
14
Q
Cirrhosis (alcohol excess or liver disease)
A
High MCV
15
Q
Myelodysplastic syndromes
A
High MCV
