Data interpretation Flashcards by Amelia Crew

Causes of microcytic anaemia

Iron deficiency anaemia
Thalassaemia
Sideroblastic anaemia

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Causes of normocytic anaemia

Anaemia of chronic disease
Acute blood loss
Haemolytic anaemia
Chronic renal failure

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Causes of macrocytic anaemia

B12/folate deficiency (‘Megaloblastic anaemia)
XS alcohol
Liver disease
Hypothyroidism
Haematological disease beginning with ‘M’: Myeloproliferative, myelodysplastic, multiple myeloma

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