Morphological Classification Of Anemias Flashcards

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What are morphological classification of anemias?

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Normocytic normochromic anemia
Microcytic hypochromic anemia
Macrocytic hyperchromic anemia

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What is normocytic normochromic anemia?

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Normal MCV and normal MCH and MCHC, but total RBCs count is decreased

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What is cause of the normocytic normochromic anemia?

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Acute blood loss ( hemorrhage)

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What is microcytic hypochromic anemia?

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MCV and MCH is less

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What is the cause of microcytic hypochromic anemia?

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Iron deficiency

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What is macrocytic hyperchromic anemia?

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MCV is more and MCH is more

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What is the cause of macrocytic hyperchromic anemia?

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Deficiency of vitamin B 12 and folic acid

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