Abstract
The pathological conditions characterized by microcytosis are reviewed and their pathophysiological mechanisms also at the molecular level are described. Moreover clinical, haematological and laboratory findings for differential diagnosis are discussed. Finally, the most efficacious schedules for the treatment of iron deficiency anaemia are reported.
Publication types
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Comparative Study
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English Abstract
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Review
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Adult
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Anemia, Iron-Deficiency* / diagnosis
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Anemia, Sideroblastic* / diagnosis
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Anemia, Sideroblastic* / genetics
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Child
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Child, Preschool
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Humans
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Infant
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Infant, Newborn
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Lead Poisoning / diagnosis
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Middle Aged
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Models, Theoretical
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Thalassemia* / diagnosis
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Thalassemia* / genetics
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alpha-Thalassemia / diagnosis
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alpha-Thalassemia / genetics
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beta-Thalassemia / diagnosis
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beta-Thalassemia / genetics