Iron Deficiency Anemia Severe

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Iron Deficiency Anemia Severe

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Author: ASH Image Collection
Category: Red Cell: Disorders of Iron Metabolism and Heme Synthesis > Iron Deficiency and related disorders > Acquired
Published Date: 10/06/2015

Iron Deficiency Anemia

Severe Iron Deficiency

This smear in a patient with iron deficiency anemia, whose hemoglobin was markedly depressed in the 4-5g/dL range. A normal lymphocyte is seen for comparison purposes. The red cells are profoundly hypochromic and microcytic. Increased platelets are also seen.

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