A 30 years old female, RBC Counts 4.5 million, MCV 55 fl, Tc 8000, no history of blood transfusion?
Correct Answer: Thalassemia minor
Description: RBC count within normal limits 4.5(4.2-5.4 millions for female). Therefore rule out anemia MCV 55 => microcytic (80-96 fL ). Could be thalassemia minor or major Since it is a female aged 30 more probablity for thalassemia minor Ref : Robbins 9/e pg 414
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