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Microcytic anemia

Microcytic anemia (MA) is defined as presence of small, often hypochromic, RBC in a PB smear & is characterized by a low MCV.

Remember mnemonics “TICS” for MA:

T – Thalassemia

I – Iron Deficiency

C – Chronic Disease

S – Sideroblastic anemia


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