Data interpretation Flashcards
1
Q
Causes of microcytic anaemia
A
Iron deficiency anaemia
Thalassaemia
Sideroblastic anaemia
2
Q
Causes of normocytic anaemia
A
Anaemia of chronic disease
Acute blood loss
Haemolytic anaemia
Chronic renal failure
3
Q
Causes of macrocytic anaemia
A
B12/folate deficiency (‘Megaloblastic anaemia)
XS alcohol
Liver disease
Hypothyroidism
Haematological disease beginning with ‘M’: Myeloproliferative, myelodysplastic, multiple myeloma