Raised MCV in pregnancy can be due to all except

Correct Answer: Iron Deficiency
Description: MCV > 100fl is macrocytic First sign of megaloblastic anemia in pregnancy is usually an elevated red cell MCV Causes Megaloblastic: Folate deficiency, Vitamin B 12 deficiency and Orotic aciduria Non-Megaloblastic: Liver disease, Alcoholism, Reticulocytosis, Hypothyroidism Drugs: Azathioprine, 5-Flourouracil, Zidovudine, Hydroxyurea Reference: High risk pregnancy; Fernando Arias; 4th edition; Page no: 236, 237
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