Pediatr. praxi. 2014;15(6):330-333
Differential diagnosis of anaemia in children
- Klinika dětské hematologie a onkologie FN Motol, Praha
Anaemia is among the most frequent diseases worldwide. It is a manifestation of common as well as serious conditions. It can be caused
by impaired red blood cell production, increased red blood cell destruction, or their significant loss due to bleeding. Based on erythrocyte
size, anaemia is classified into microcytic, normocytic, and macrocytic. This division aids in basic orientation as to the possible cause of
anaemia and in decision making on further examination procedures. Sideropenic anaemia occurs most commonly; anaemia of chronic
disease is most frequent in hospitalized patients. Congenital or acquired haemolytic anaemias are also relatively frequent. Other causes
of anaemia are uncommon, with some of them even being rare.
Keywords: anaemia, sideropenia, anaemia of chronic disease, haemolytic anaemia
Published: December 16, 2014 Show citation
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