Morphological Classification Of Anemias Flashcards
1
Q
What are morphological classification of anemias?
A
Normocytic normochromic anemia
Microcytic hypochromic anemia
Macrocytic hyperchromic anemia
2
Q
What is normocytic normochromic anemia?
A
Normal MCV and normal MCH and MCHC, but total RBCs count is decreased
3
Q
What is cause of the normocytic normochromic anemia?
A
Acute blood loss ( hemorrhage)
4
Q
What is microcytic hypochromic anemia?
A
MCV and MCH is less
5
Q
What is the cause of microcytic hypochromic anemia?
A
Iron deficiency
6
Q
What is macrocytic hyperchromic anemia?
A
MCV is more and MCH is more
7
Q
What is the cause of macrocytic hyperchromic anemia?
A
Deficiency of vitamin B 12 and folic acid