1. Iron deficiency anemia. (Peripheral blood, 50 ×
Iron deficiency anemia. (Peripheral blood, 50 ×.) Hypochromic and microcytic cells due to iron deficiency. The diameter of the normal red blood cell should be approximately the same as that of the nucleus of a small lymphocyte. This smear shows that most of the red cells are much smaller than the lymphocytes. This patient also has an increased platelet count—a common finding in patients with iron deficiency. (Courtesy of L Damon.)
Source: Blood Disorders, Current Medical Diagnosis & Treatment 2016
Citation: Papadakis MA, McPhee SJ, Rabow MW. Current Medical Diagnosis & Treatment 2016; 2015 Available at: Accessed: October 19, 2017
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