Normochromic normocytic anaemia Flashcards
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What is normochromic normocytic anaemia?
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Normal red cells, even size, even shape and an area of central pallor <33% of red cell diameter.
There is a still a low Hb count.
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Causes of normochromic normocytic anaemia
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Acute blood loss Anaemia of chronic disease Autoimmune conditions Rheumatic disease Marrow infiltration/fibrosis Endocrine disease Haemolytic anaemias