Anemias Flashcards by Emily DiGiovanni | Brainscape

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Causes of Normocytic Anemia
MCV: 80-100

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Chronic disease
Early iron deficiency
Hemorrhage
Hemolytic anemia
Hypothyroidism

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Causes of Microcytic Anemia
MCV: < 80

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Chronic disease
Iron deficiency anemia
Lead poisoning
Thalassemias

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Causes of Macrocytic Anemia
MCV > 100

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Folic acid deficiency
Drug-induced hemolytic anemia
Liver disease and/or alcohol abuse disorder
Vitamin B12 deficiency

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