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MCV (mean corpuscular volume) |
Average size of red blood cells |
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Macrocytosis |
RBC MCV >100 fL |
Most common causes: alcoholism, vit B12 and folate deficiencies; if bit b12 and folate normal, may indicate heoatic dz, hypothyroidism |
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Megaloblastic anemia |
Macrocytic anemia - caused by deficiency or impaired utilization of vitamin B12 and/or folate |
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Pernicious anemia |
A severe megaloblastic anemia caused by malabsorption of vit B12 due to the absence of intrinsic factor (IF) |
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Microcytosis |
MCV <80 fL |
most common causes: iron deficiency anemia & thalassemia |
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Reticulocyte |
Imnature RBCs; made in the bone marrow and, about 2 days after they form, they develop into mature RBCs |
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Feraheme |
Ferumoxytol; 510mg x1 f/b 510mg 3-8 days later (infusiom @ 30mg/sec) |
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Ferrlecit |
Ferric gluconate; 125mg (1000mg total dose over 8 sessions) no faster tham 12.5mg/min |
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Venofer |
Iron sucrose; 100mg x 10 doses, 200mg x5 doses over 14 days |
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