Macrocytic anaemia Flashcards
1
Q
Macrocytic anaemia?
A
- Macrocytic anaemia can be divided into causes associated with:
- a megaloblastic bone marrow and
- those with a normoblastic bone marrow
2
Q
Megaloblastic causes?
A
- vitamin B12 deficiency
- folate deficiency
3
Q
Normoblastic Causes?
A
- alcohol
- liver disease
- hypothyroidism
- pregnancy
- reticulocytosis
- myelodysplasia
- drugs: cytotoxics
4
Q
Macrocytic Anaemia Mnemonic?
A
FAT RBC
Folate Deficiency
Alcohol
Thyroid (Hypothyroidism)
