MICROCYTIC ANEMIA Mystery:WHY Both Iron Def Anemia & Thalassemia can present with Microcytic anemia?

Microcytic Anemia Mystery: Why Both Iron Deficiency Anemia & Thalassemia can present with Microcytic, hypochromic anemia on peripheral blood smear : look similar on peripheral blood smear !

Ever wondered why iron deficiency anemia and thalassemia both lead to those small, pale red blood cells? Let’s dive into the fascinating aspect of hematology behind microcytic anemia and uncover why two very different conditions present with the same blood morphology! By Associate Professor Dr Kishore G Banerjee || MBBS, MD(AIIMS, New Delhi), member USCAP. Instagram :pathology360

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