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Name the anemia - Hematology

The etiological/morphological description is provided. What is the name for the anemia?
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Last updated: December 11, 2024
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Autoantibody against RBCs
Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia
Decreased production of globin chains due to a gene deletion (Heterozygous)
Thalassemia minor
Abnormal amino acid sequence in globin chain: 6glutamic acid -> lysine
Hemoglobin C Disease
Inadequate intake of iron or chronic blood loss
Iron Deficiency Anemia
Pancytopenia
Aplastic Anemia
Mother's antibodies against baby's RBC antigens cross placenta
Hemolytic Disease of Newborn
Decreased erythropoietin due to kidney failure
Anemia of Chronic Renal Disease
Membrane defect impacting only spectrin
Hereditary Ovalocytosis
Abundant iron but unable to access it/release it from storage
Anemia of Chronic Inflammation
RBC unable to detoxify oxidizing agents due to an enzyme deficiency
G6PD Deficiency Anemia and Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency Anemia
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Membrane defect impacting both spectrin and ankyrin
Hereditary Spherocytosis
Mechanical destruction of RBCs by burns or vascular prosthesis
Microangiopathic Hemolytic Anemia
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Megaloblastic Anemia
The above but caused by an autoimmune disorder
Pernicious Anemia
Myeloproliferative disorder that causes intravascular hemolysis and hemoglobinuria
Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria
Disorder of iron metabolism, sometimes acquired from lead poisoning
Sideroblastic Anemia
Abnormal amino acid sequence in globin chain: 6glutamic acid -> valine
Sickle Cell Anemia
Transfusion recipient creates antibodies against Donor antigens
Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction
Decreased production of globin chains due to a gene deletion (Homozygous)
Thalassemia major
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