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ineffective erythropoiesis

Laboratory: 1) diminished reticulocyte count 2) complete blood count (CBC) a) anemia b) increased erythrocyte mean corpuscular volume (MCV) Differential diagnosis: see megaloblastic anemia

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erythropoiesis

References

  1. Williams Hematology, 5th ed, Beutler et al (eds), McGraw Hill, NY, 1995, pg 431-34
  2. Schiller G, UCLA Intensive Course in Geriatric Medicine & Board Review, Marina Del Ray, CA, Sept 12-15, 2001