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2021-10-03 11:54:00
My Hb is a bit low. And my peripheral smear report says RBCs are hypochromic and normocytic with mild anisocytosis. How can RBCs be both normocytic and anisocytic at the same time ?
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This can be there Consultation is advisable

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Anisocytosis main reason is anemia. Both normocytosis and anisocytosis can present at same time.

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