RDW as differential parameter between microcytic anemias in "pure" and concomitant forms

• Main Authors: Januária F. Matos (Author), Karina B. G. Borges (Author), Ana Paula S. M. Fernandes (Author), José R. Faria (Author), Maria das Graças Carvalho (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Patologia Clínica, 2015-02-01T00:00:00Z.
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Introduction: Iron deficiency anemia and thalassemia minor are microcytic and hypochromic types of anemia commonly found in our environment. The correct differentiation between them is of great clinical importance, although it is often hampered by the coexistence of diseases that may alter the resul...