A CASE OF IRON DEFICIENCY ANEMIA:Mrs. Antoine
Clinical presentation
69 y/o , ♀
118 lbs
BP 174/81
History
Post Menopausal bleeding
Abnormal bowel movements
Weight loss
Rx 2 Fe Tablets p.o o.d
A CASE OF IRON DEFICIENCY ANEMIA:Laboratory Investigations
CBC
Hb – 11.5 g/dl [12.1 to 15.1 g/dL]MCV – 75 fL/red cell [80-96 fL/red cel]
Blood Smear
Microcytic hypochromic RBCs
Poilikocytes
Anisocytes
Target cells