1. Iron deficiency anemia
Iron deficiency anemia. The PB smear (A, Wright stain, ×1000) demonstrates a hypochromic microcytic anemia. A circulating lymphocyte, present in the center of the image, is available for size comparison. The Wright-Giemsa-stained BM aspirate (B, ×600) shows a normocellular BM with relative erythroid hyperplasia. Erythropoiesis is typically morphologically normal, although some dysplastic features may be identified. The iron stains would reveal absence of adequate iron stores.
Source: Hematopathology, Pathology: A Modern Case Study
Citation: Reisner HM. Pathology: A Modern Case Study; 2015 Available at: Accessed: December 31, 2017
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