Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Srirama Chandra Bhanja Medical College and Hospital, Cuttack
Etiology, Investigation & Differential Diagnosis of Microcytic Hypochromic Anemia
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Microcytic hypochromic anemia is characterized by small red blood cells (microcytosis) and decreased haemoglobin content per cell (hypochromia). Its etiology typically involves disorders affecting hemoglobin synthesis or iron metabolism, such as iron deficiency anemia, thalassemia (alpha and beta) and sideroblastic anemias. Investigation involves peripheral blood smear examination, iron studies (serum iron, ferritin, transferrin saturation), and haemoglobin electrophoresis to differentiate between the various types. Differential diagnosis includes distinguishing between iron deficiency anaemia (low ferritin, transferrin saturation) and thalassemia (normal or increased iron parameters, abnormal haemoglobin electrophoresis), crucial for appropriate management and treatment strategies.
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Lesson 1 - Etiology, Investigation & differential diagnosis of microcytic hypochromic Anemia- I
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