Tag Archives: microcytosis

Case 86 – part A2

Posted on 13/11/2017 by TeamHaem

This short case focused on the diagnosis of thalassaemia over iron deficiency. The below factors can help, but there are many overlapping factors and this is more of a guide rather than absolute. Factors that may make this unreliable include … Continue reading →

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Case 86 – part A1

Posted on 12/11/2017 by TeamHaem

Welcome to #TeamHaem. This week we are going to look at some blood film morphology. A 21 year old female student has a full blood count done due to fatigue. Hb 100g/L MCV 74fl MCH 21.7pg Platelets 250×109/l WCC and … Continue reading →

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Case 61 – summary

Posted on 16/07/2016 by TeamHaem

Thank you for all your help this week! This week we looked at a case of childhood ITP.  Our patient presented with easy bruising over a 3 week period, and had had a minor urti the previous month. The patient … Continue reading →

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Case 61 – update 2

Posted on 14/07/2016 by TeamHaem

So time for another update! Our patient has been started on oral iron for a iron deficiency anaemia. Given that she only has some bruising and a slight petechial rash the decision has been made to monitor her, but not … Continue reading →

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Case 61 – update 1

Posted on 12/07/2016 by TeamHaem

What have we found out so far? We have a 15 year old girl who has presented with a few week history of easy bruising.  Blood tests have shows a microcytic anaemia with ferritin of 5 and a thrombocytopenia with … Continue reading →

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Case 36 – the beginning

Posted on 13/04/2015 by TeamHaem

A 22 year old women has her antenatal booking in bloods taken. Her FBC shows Hb 10.2 g/dl MCV 71 fL (77-95fL) MCH 22 pg (26-33 pg) MCHC 33 g/dl (31-36g/dl) RDW 12.5% (11.5-14.5%) What features may be present on … Continue reading →

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