Thursday 29 November 2012

Microcytosis

Microcytosis
Definition:

 

Microcytosis is the frequent occurrence of microcytes. These are erythrocytes with a diameter less than 6 µm and a MCV > fl in which the central pallor is still visible.
Occurrence:
Microcytosis occurs in disorders of hemoglobin synthesis such as iron deficiency anemia or thalassemia.

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