ANEMIA
Functions of erythrocytes
• Transport of respiratory gases
• Large surface area : volume ratio
• Flexible biconcave disc
• Haemoglobin for exchange of gases
• Capable of glycolysis for the source of energy for
cell survival
Erythrocyte disorders
• Qualitative
• Haemoglobin defect
(Anemia, Thalassaemia, sickle cell anemia etc)
• Membrane & enzyme abnormalities
(G6PD, eliptocytosis, stomato-ovalocytosis)
• Quantitative
• Increased (polycythemia) inherited / acquired
• Decrease (inherited / acquired hypoplasia)
• Bleeding
Anaemia
• Reduction in
circulation
haemoglobin
• Nutritional deficiency
anaemias
– Iron deficiency
– B12 & folate deficiency
anaemia
– Protein deficiency
anaemia
– Scurvy & other element
deficiency
Iron anaemia
deficiency
B12 & folate deficiency
Nutritional deficiency anaemia
clinical application
Angular
Cheilosis
Koilonychia
Glossitis
Marrow iron stores
Plummer-Vinson
syndrome
Anaemia; Globin chain defects
• Thalassaemias
– Reduced globin chain
synthesis
• Alpha and Beta chain
synthesis defects
• Haemoglobinopathies
– Abnormal globin chain
synthesis
Sickle cell disease
Thalassaemia
Anaemia; Globin chain defects
X-ray appearance of
Thalassaemic patient
Hemoglobin electrophoresis
for the diagnosis of
thalassaemai
Anaemia; Membrane and enzyme
defects
• Membrane defects
– Elliptocytosis
– Hemolysis
– Stomato-ovalocytosis
– Without haemolysis
• Red cell enzymopathies
• G6PD
– Hemolysis after
oxidant stress
• Blood loss
Elliptocytosis
G6PD deficiency
Anaemia; Reduced erythroid bone
marrow
• Marrow failure
• Marrow infiltration
Trephine biopsy
(Aplastic Anemia)
Marrow infiltration Normal trephine
C.B.C
• Haemoglobin - 15±2.5, 14 ±2.5 - g/dl
• PCV - 0.47 ±0.07, 0.42 ±0.05 - l/l (%)
– Haematocrit, effective RBC volume - better
• RBC count - 5.5 ±1, 4.8 ± 1 x1012/l
• MCHC - Hb/PCV - 30-36 - g/dl
– Hb synthesis within RBC
• MCH - Hb/RBC - 29.5 ± 2.5 pg/l
– Average Hb in RBC
• MCV - PCV/RBC 85 ± 8 - fl
Microcytic Anemia (IDA)
Macrocytic Anemia (Meg.):
ANEMIA
Symptoms : Pallor
Jaundice
Fatigue
Palpitation
Dyspnea
Vertigo
Peptic ulcer
Glossitis
Dysphagia
etc
Classification of Anemia
I. Etiologic Classification
1. Impaired RBC production
2. Excessive destruction
3. Blood loss
II. Morphologic Classification
1. Macrocytic anemia
2. Microcytic hypochromic anemia
3. Normochromic normocytic anemia
III. Kinetic Classification
IV. Physiologic Classification
Impaired RBC Production
1. Abnormal bone marrow
1.1 Aplastic anemia
1.2 Myelophthisis : Myelofibrosis, Leukemia,
Cancer metastasis
2. Essential factors deficiency
2.1 Deficiency anemia : Fe, Vit. B12, Folic acid, etc
2.2 Anemia in renal disease : Erythropoietin
3. Stimulation factor deficiency
3.1 Anemia in chronic disease
3.2 Anemia in hypopituitarism
3.3 Anemia in hypothyroidism
Excessive Destruction of RBC(cont.)
Hemolytic anemia
1. Intracorpuscular defect
1.1 Membrane : Hereditary spherocytosis
Hereditary ovalocytosis, etc.
1.2 Enzyme : G-6PD deficiency, PK def., etc.
1.3 Hemoglobin : Thalassemia, Hemoglobino-
pathies
Excessive Destruction of RBC
2. Extracorpuscular defect
2.1 Mechanical : March hemolytic anemia
MAHA (Microangiopathic HA)
2.2 Chemical/Physical
2.3 Infection : Clostridium tetani
2.4 Antibodies : HTR, SLE
2.5 Hypersplenism
Blood Loss
1. Acute blood loss : Accident, GI bleeding
2. Chronic blood loss : Hypermenorrhea
Parasitic infestation
Macrocytic Anemia
MCV > 94
MCHC > 31
1. Megaloblastic dyspoiesis
1.1 Vit. B12 deficiency : Pernicious anemia
1.2 Folic acid deficiency : Nutritional megaloblas-
tic anemia, Sprue, Other malabsorption
1.3 Inborn errors of metabolism : Orotic aciduria,
etc.
1.4 Abnormal DNA synthesis : Chemotherapy,
Anticonvulsant, Oral contraceptives
Macrocytic Anemia
MCV > 94
MCHC > 31
2. Non-Megaloblastic dyspoiesis
2.1 Increased erythropoiesis : Hemolytic anemia
response to hemorrhage
2.2 Increased membrane surface area : Hepatic
disease, Obstructive jaundice, Post-
splenectomy
2.3 Idiopathic : Hypothyroidism, Hypoplastic and
Aplastic anemia
Microcytic Hypochromic Anemia
MCV < 80
MCHC < 31
1. Fe deficiency anemia : Chronic blood loss,
Inadequate diet, Malabsorption, Increased
demand, etc.
2. Abnormal globin synthesis : Thalassemia with or
without Hemoglobinopathies
3. Abnormal porphyrin and heme synthesis :
Pyridoxine responsive anemia, etc.
4. Other abnormal Fe metabolism :
Normocytic Normochromic Anemia
MCV 82 - 92
MCHC > 30
1. Blood loss
2. Increased plasma volume : Pregnancy, Overhydration
3. Hemolytic anemia : depend on each cause
4. Hypoplastic marrow : Aplastic anemia, RBC aplasia
5. Infiltrate BM : Leukemia, Multiple myeloma,
Myelofibrosis, etc.
6. Abnormal endocrine : Hypothyroidism, Adrenal
insufficiency, etc.
7. Kidney disease / Liver disease / Cirrhosis
Kinetic Classification of Anemia
1. Insufficient erythropoiesis
Stem cells , Hypoplastic marrow, Infiltrated BM
2. Ineffective erythropoiesis
- Megaloblastic anemia
- Thalassemia
- Sideroblastic anemia
3. Uncompensated hemolytic disease with continued
bleeding
Physiologic Classification of Anemia
1. RPI (Reticulocyte Production Index) < 2
(Ineffective erythropoiesis)
1.1 Hypoproliferative anemia
1.2 Maturation disorder
2. RPI > 3 (Effective erythropoiesis)
2.1 Hemolytic anemia
2.2 Blood loss anemia
Physiologic Classification of Anemia
1. RPI (Reticulocyte Production Index) < 2
(Ineffective erythropoiesis)
1.1 Hypoproliferative anemia
(normocytic normochromic, N/N)
- Hypoplastic anemia - Idiopathic/ Chemical/
Infectious / Drug --> Maturation arrest
- Myelophthisic anemia (Marrow infiltration)
- Refractory anemia (Dysmyelopoietic syndrome)
1.1.1 N/N and normal RDW
a) BM failure
b) Decrease marrow stimulation
- Endocrine disease
- Anemia of chronic disease
- Renal disease
1.1.2 Abnormal RBC morphology & RDW
a) Oval macrocyte :- Refractory dysmyelo-
poietic
b) Dacrocytes/ tear drops :- Myelophthisic
Physiologic Class. of Anemia RPI < 2
1.2 Maturation disorder
1.2.1 Microcytic, high RDW
a) Siderblastic (Microcytic dimorphic RBC)
b) Fe def. (Microcytic hypochromic RBC)
1.2.2 Microcytic, normal RDW
a) Heterozygous, thalassemia syndrome
b) Anemia of chronic disease
1.2.3 Macrocytic
a) Liver disease
b) Folate def.
c) Vit. B12 def.
d) Hemolytic anemia (Normocyte
polychromasia)
Physiologic Class. of Anemia RPI < 2
Physiologic Classification of Anemia
2. RPI > 3
(Effective erythropoiesis)
2.1 Hemolytic anemia
- Intrinsic hereditary disorder
- Extrinsic acquired disorder
2.2 Blood loss
- Acute blood loss
- Chronic blood loss (without treatment --> micro-
cytic, hypochromic anemia)
Evaluation of Anemia
A. Hematologic
1. Hematocrit (VPRC preferred)
2. Hemoglobin concentration
3. RBC indices : MCV, MCH, MCHC
4. Leukocyte count
5. Reticulocyte count
6. Platelet count
7. ESR (Erythrocyte sedimentation rate)
8. Stained blood smear : RBC morphology
Evaluation of Anemia
B. Urine analysis
1. Appearance : Color, pH, Clarity, sp gr
2. Test for protein, Bence Jones protein
3. Bilirubin, Uribilinogen
4. Occult blood
5. Microscopic examination
C. Stool
1. Appearance : Color, consistency
2. Occult blood
3. Examination for ova, parasites
Evaluation of Anemia
D. Serum or Plasma
1. BUN
2. Creatinine, if urea N is abnormal
3. Bilirubin : Direct, indirect
4. Protein
5. SI (Serum iron), TIBC (Total iron binding
capacity)
E. Special tests in hematology
Hb typing / Ham acid test / Coombs’ test, G-6PD,
Ferritin, Sucrose test, Autohemolysis test,
Haptoglobin, etc.

basic haematological prperties of Anemiam 2.ppt

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    Functions of erythrocytes •Transport of respiratory gases • Large surface area : volume ratio • Flexible biconcave disc • Haemoglobin for exchange of gases • Capable of glycolysis for the source of energy for cell survival
  • 3.
    Erythrocyte disorders • Qualitative •Haemoglobin defect (Anemia, Thalassaemia, sickle cell anemia etc) • Membrane & enzyme abnormalities (G6PD, eliptocytosis, stomato-ovalocytosis) • Quantitative • Increased (polycythemia) inherited / acquired • Decrease (inherited / acquired hypoplasia) • Bleeding
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    Anaemia • Reduction in circulation haemoglobin •Nutritional deficiency anaemias – Iron deficiency – B12 & folate deficiency anaemia – Protein deficiency anaemia – Scurvy & other element deficiency Iron anaemia deficiency B12 & folate deficiency
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    Nutritional deficiency anaemia clinicalapplication Angular Cheilosis Koilonychia Glossitis Marrow iron stores Plummer-Vinson syndrome
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    Anaemia; Globin chaindefects • Thalassaemias – Reduced globin chain synthesis • Alpha and Beta chain synthesis defects • Haemoglobinopathies – Abnormal globin chain synthesis Sickle cell disease Thalassaemia
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    Anaemia; Globin chaindefects X-ray appearance of Thalassaemic patient Hemoglobin electrophoresis for the diagnosis of thalassaemai
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    Anaemia; Membrane andenzyme defects • Membrane defects – Elliptocytosis – Hemolysis – Stomato-ovalocytosis – Without haemolysis • Red cell enzymopathies • G6PD – Hemolysis after oxidant stress • Blood loss Elliptocytosis G6PD deficiency
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    Anaemia; Reduced erythroidbone marrow • Marrow failure • Marrow infiltration Trephine biopsy (Aplastic Anemia) Marrow infiltration Normal trephine
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    C.B.C • Haemoglobin -15±2.5, 14 ±2.5 - g/dl • PCV - 0.47 ±0.07, 0.42 ±0.05 - l/l (%) – Haematocrit, effective RBC volume - better • RBC count - 5.5 ±1, 4.8 ± 1 x1012/l • MCHC - Hb/PCV - 30-36 - g/dl – Hb synthesis within RBC • MCH - Hb/RBC - 29.5 ± 2.5 pg/l – Average Hb in RBC • MCV - PCV/RBC 85 ± 8 - fl
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    Classification of Anemia I.Etiologic Classification 1. Impaired RBC production 2. Excessive destruction 3. Blood loss II. Morphologic Classification 1. Macrocytic anemia 2. Microcytic hypochromic anemia 3. Normochromic normocytic anemia III. Kinetic Classification IV. Physiologic Classification
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    Impaired RBC Production 1.Abnormal bone marrow 1.1 Aplastic anemia 1.2 Myelophthisis : Myelofibrosis, Leukemia, Cancer metastasis 2. Essential factors deficiency 2.1 Deficiency anemia : Fe, Vit. B12, Folic acid, etc 2.2 Anemia in renal disease : Erythropoietin 3. Stimulation factor deficiency 3.1 Anemia in chronic disease 3.2 Anemia in hypopituitarism 3.3 Anemia in hypothyroidism
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    Excessive Destruction ofRBC(cont.) Hemolytic anemia 1. Intracorpuscular defect 1.1 Membrane : Hereditary spherocytosis Hereditary ovalocytosis, etc. 1.2 Enzyme : G-6PD deficiency, PK def., etc. 1.3 Hemoglobin : Thalassemia, Hemoglobino- pathies
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    Excessive Destruction ofRBC 2. Extracorpuscular defect 2.1 Mechanical : March hemolytic anemia MAHA (Microangiopathic HA) 2.2 Chemical/Physical 2.3 Infection : Clostridium tetani 2.4 Antibodies : HTR, SLE 2.5 Hypersplenism
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    Blood Loss 1. Acuteblood loss : Accident, GI bleeding 2. Chronic blood loss : Hypermenorrhea Parasitic infestation
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    Macrocytic Anemia MCV >94 MCHC > 31 1. Megaloblastic dyspoiesis 1.1 Vit. B12 deficiency : Pernicious anemia 1.2 Folic acid deficiency : Nutritional megaloblas- tic anemia, Sprue, Other malabsorption 1.3 Inborn errors of metabolism : Orotic aciduria, etc. 1.4 Abnormal DNA synthesis : Chemotherapy, Anticonvulsant, Oral contraceptives
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    Macrocytic Anemia MCV >94 MCHC > 31 2. Non-Megaloblastic dyspoiesis 2.1 Increased erythropoiesis : Hemolytic anemia response to hemorrhage 2.2 Increased membrane surface area : Hepatic disease, Obstructive jaundice, Post- splenectomy 2.3 Idiopathic : Hypothyroidism, Hypoplastic and Aplastic anemia
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    Microcytic Hypochromic Anemia MCV< 80 MCHC < 31 1. Fe deficiency anemia : Chronic blood loss, Inadequate diet, Malabsorption, Increased demand, etc. 2. Abnormal globin synthesis : Thalassemia with or without Hemoglobinopathies 3. Abnormal porphyrin and heme synthesis : Pyridoxine responsive anemia, etc. 4. Other abnormal Fe metabolism :
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    Normocytic Normochromic Anemia MCV82 - 92 MCHC > 30 1. Blood loss 2. Increased plasma volume : Pregnancy, Overhydration 3. Hemolytic anemia : depend on each cause 4. Hypoplastic marrow : Aplastic anemia, RBC aplasia 5. Infiltrate BM : Leukemia, Multiple myeloma, Myelofibrosis, etc. 6. Abnormal endocrine : Hypothyroidism, Adrenal insufficiency, etc. 7. Kidney disease / Liver disease / Cirrhosis
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    Kinetic Classification ofAnemia 1. Insufficient erythropoiesis Stem cells , Hypoplastic marrow, Infiltrated BM 2. Ineffective erythropoiesis - Megaloblastic anemia - Thalassemia - Sideroblastic anemia 3. Uncompensated hemolytic disease with continued bleeding
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    Physiologic Classification ofAnemia 1. RPI (Reticulocyte Production Index) < 2 (Ineffective erythropoiesis) 1.1 Hypoproliferative anemia 1.2 Maturation disorder 2. RPI > 3 (Effective erythropoiesis) 2.1 Hemolytic anemia 2.2 Blood loss anemia
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    Physiologic Classification ofAnemia 1. RPI (Reticulocyte Production Index) < 2 (Ineffective erythropoiesis) 1.1 Hypoproliferative anemia (normocytic normochromic, N/N) - Hypoplastic anemia - Idiopathic/ Chemical/ Infectious / Drug --> Maturation arrest - Myelophthisic anemia (Marrow infiltration) - Refractory anemia (Dysmyelopoietic syndrome)
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    1.1.1 N/N andnormal RDW a) BM failure b) Decrease marrow stimulation - Endocrine disease - Anemia of chronic disease - Renal disease 1.1.2 Abnormal RBC morphology & RDW a) Oval macrocyte :- Refractory dysmyelo- poietic b) Dacrocytes/ tear drops :- Myelophthisic Physiologic Class. of Anemia RPI < 2
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    1.2 Maturation disorder 1.2.1Microcytic, high RDW a) Siderblastic (Microcytic dimorphic RBC) b) Fe def. (Microcytic hypochromic RBC) 1.2.2 Microcytic, normal RDW a) Heterozygous, thalassemia syndrome b) Anemia of chronic disease 1.2.3 Macrocytic a) Liver disease b) Folate def. c) Vit. B12 def. d) Hemolytic anemia (Normocyte polychromasia) Physiologic Class. of Anemia RPI < 2
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    Physiologic Classification ofAnemia 2. RPI > 3 (Effective erythropoiesis) 2.1 Hemolytic anemia - Intrinsic hereditary disorder - Extrinsic acquired disorder 2.2 Blood loss - Acute blood loss - Chronic blood loss (without treatment --> micro- cytic, hypochromic anemia)
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    Evaluation of Anemia A.Hematologic 1. Hematocrit (VPRC preferred) 2. Hemoglobin concentration 3. RBC indices : MCV, MCH, MCHC 4. Leukocyte count 5. Reticulocyte count 6. Platelet count 7. ESR (Erythrocyte sedimentation rate) 8. Stained blood smear : RBC morphology
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    Evaluation of Anemia B.Urine analysis 1. Appearance : Color, pH, Clarity, sp gr 2. Test for protein, Bence Jones protein 3. Bilirubin, Uribilinogen 4. Occult blood 5. Microscopic examination C. Stool 1. Appearance : Color, consistency 2. Occult blood 3. Examination for ova, parasites
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    Evaluation of Anemia D.Serum or Plasma 1. BUN 2. Creatinine, if urea N is abnormal 3. Bilirubin : Direct, indirect 4. Protein 5. SI (Serum iron), TIBC (Total iron binding capacity) E. Special tests in hematology Hb typing / Ham acid test / Coombs’ test, G-6PD, Ferritin, Sucrose test, Autohemolysis test, Haptoglobin, etc.