Macrocytic anemia is a condition where the red blood cells are larger than they should be. They are usually larger and there usually is a lower number than there should be.
Macrocytic anemia is under 281.9 in the ICD-9. Macrocytic anemia does not have its own code. It shares that code with several other types of unspecified deficiency anemia, including dimorphic, megaloblastic NOS, nutritional NOS, and simple chronic.
Macrocytic anemia is under 281.9 in the ICD-9. Macrocytic anemia does not have its own code. It shares that code with several other types of unspecified deficiency anemia, including dimorphic, megaloblastic NOS, nutritional NOS, and simple chronic.
A deficiency in folate or vitamin B12 can lead to macrocytic anemia because these nutrients are essential for the production of red blood cells. Without enough folate or vitamin B12, the red blood cells become larger than normal (macrocytic) and are unable to function properly, leading to anemia.
megaloblastic or macrocytic nucleatd cells.
Macrocrytic anemia is usually caused by poor nutrition. Getting a sufficient amount of vitamins, especially B12 can help your body fight off macrocrytic anemia.
Megaloblastic (Macrocytic) Anemia. Basically the Red Blood Cells have a larger volume (MCV).
Treatment will depend on the cause of the anemia, and may involve treatment of the underlying cause.
The reference range for MCV is 80-96 fL/red cell in adult. Anything over 100 would be considered to be high. High MCV indicates macrocytic (large average RBC size).The common causes of macrocytic anemia (increased MCV) are: folate deficiency anemia, Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia, liver disease, hemolytic anemias, hypothyroidism, excessive alcohol intake, aplastic anemia or myelodysplastic syndrome.
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bordeline of macrocytic anemia, which could be a folic acid deficiency, liver disease, hereditary spherocytes or B-12 deficiency
Yes, chemotherapy treatment can commonly lead to the development of anemia in patients.