Chapter 9 Anemia of Chronic Diseases Jane A. Little, Edward J. Benz, Jr., Lawrence B. Gardner Table 9-1 Suspected Causes of Anemia of Chronic Disease Shortened erythrocyte survival Block in reuse of iron by erythrocyte Direct inhibition of erythropoiesis Relative deficiency of erythropoietin Diagnosis of Anemia of Chronic Diseases The diagnosis of ACD is primarily one of exclusion and often is difficult. Various laboratory tests have been suggested, but few have proven value in the general population because ACD occurs in too large a variety of acute and chronic illnesses. The best way to diagnose ACD, at least provisionally, is to document an anemia of underproduction (i.e., low reticulocyte index) with low serum iron and low transferrin levels and an elevated serum ferritin level in the setting of a systemic, usually inflammatory, illness. A thorough search may be necessary to document the precise underlying illness. Only gold members can continue reading. Log In or Register to continue Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Related Related posts: Diagnosis and Treatment of Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma and Burkitt Lymphoma Hematologic Manifestations of Cancer Acquired Disorders of Red Cell, White Cell, and Platelet Production Hematology in Aging Disorders of Phagocyte Function Inherited Forms of Bone Marrow Failure Stay updated, free articles. Join our Telegram channel Join Tags: Hematology Diagnosis and Treatment Jun 12, 2016 | Posted by admin in HEMATOLOGY | Comments Off on Anemia of Chronic Diseases Full access? Get Clinical Tree
Chapter 9 Anemia of Chronic Diseases Jane A. Little, Edward J. Benz, Jr., Lawrence B. Gardner Table 9-1 Suspected Causes of Anemia of Chronic Disease Shortened erythrocyte survival Block in reuse of iron by erythrocyte Direct inhibition of erythropoiesis Relative deficiency of erythropoietin Diagnosis of Anemia of Chronic Diseases The diagnosis of ACD is primarily one of exclusion and often is difficult. Various laboratory tests have been suggested, but few have proven value in the general population because ACD occurs in too large a variety of acute and chronic illnesses. The best way to diagnose ACD, at least provisionally, is to document an anemia of underproduction (i.e., low reticulocyte index) with low serum iron and low transferrin levels and an elevated serum ferritin level in the setting of a systemic, usually inflammatory, illness. A thorough search may be necessary to document the precise underlying illness. Only gold members can continue reading. Log In or Register to continue Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Related Related posts: Diagnosis and Treatment of Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma and Burkitt Lymphoma Hematologic Manifestations of Cancer Acquired Disorders of Red Cell, White Cell, and Platelet Production Hematology in Aging Disorders of Phagocyte Function Inherited Forms of Bone Marrow Failure Stay updated, free articles. Join our Telegram channel Join Tags: Hematology Diagnosis and Treatment Jun 12, 2016 | Posted by admin in HEMATOLOGY | Comments Off on Anemia of Chronic Diseases Full access? Get Clinical Tree
