Haemolytic Anaemias

Question 1

What is the normal red cell survival?

Answer 1

Haemolytic anaemia is caused by increased red cell destruction

Red cells normally survive about 120 days but survival is decreased in haemolytic anaemia

Question 2

Where does breakdown of red blood cells happen in haemolytic anaemia?

Answer 2

Macrophages of the bone marrow, liver and spleen