Anemia Pathology Study Guide

Iron-deficiency Anemia, Peripheral Blood Smear
Iron-deficiency Anemia, Peripheral Blood Smear. An extremely advanced case of the microcytic/hypochromic anemia characteristic of iron deficiency. The mean corpuscular volume (MCV) was 55 fL (reference range: 80 - 94 fL). Ed Uthman. Not altered. CC BY 2.0

Anemia Anemia is characterized by the reduction in circulating red blood cell (RBC) mass. Anemia leads to a reduced flow of oxygen in the body.  Common signs and symptoms of anemia include: Hypoxia Weakness Light headedness Fatigue Dyspnea Pale conjunctiva…

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