Thursday 29 November 2012

Hypochromia

Hypochromia
Definition:
In hypochromia, the erythrocyte central pallor constitutes more than one-third of the cell volume.

 


 
Occurrence:
Hypochromia is usually an indication of a decreased hemoglobin concentration (MCHC) as a result of a disorder of hemoglobin synthesis (iron deficiency anemia, thalassemia).

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