Anemias Overview for USMLE Step 1 Students

Written By Muhammad Shah

Anemias are primarily divided into three categories based on MCV:

  1. Microcytic Anemia (MCV < 80 fL): Characterized by small-sized RBCs.

  2. Normocytic Anemia (MCV 80-100 fL): Characterized by normal-sized RBCs.

  3. Macrocytic Anemia (MCV > 100 fL): Characterized by large-sized RBCs.

Muhammad Shah https://www.mybigstep.com
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