microcytic anaemia Flashcards
1
Q
MCV of microcytic anaemia?
A
MCV < 80
2
Q
pathophysiology of microcytic anaemia?
A
problems with haemoglobin
- Haem
* portoporphyrin - sideroblastic anaemia
* iron -
iron deficiency anaemia - Globin
* alpha globin -
* beta globin - ‘Thalassaemia’
3
Q
Causes of microcytic anaemia?
A
TAILS
1. Thalassaemia
- Anaemia of chronic disease
- Iron deficiency
- Lead poisoning
- Sideroblastic anaemia
