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hypochromic anemia

info · Other · ICD-10: D50

An anemia that is characterized by a decrease in the ratio of the weight of hemoglobin to the volume of the erythrocyte. As a result, the red cells have an area of central pallor which is increased in size. The leading cause is iron deficiency.

Medications that may treat it

ferric ammonium citrate

Also known as: ANEMIA HYPOCHROMIC