RDW as differential parameter between microcytic anemias in "pure" and concomitant forms

Introduction: Iron deficiency anemia and thalassemia minor are microcytic and hypochromic types of anemia commonly found in our environment. The correct differentiation between them is of great clinical importance, although it is often hampered by the coexistence of diseases that may alter the resul...

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Main Authors: Januária F. Matos, Karina B. G. Borges, Ana Paula S. M. Fernandes, José R. Faria, Maria das Graças Carvalho
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Patologia Clínica 2015-02-01
Series:Jornal Brasileiro de Patologia e Medicina Laboratorial
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1676-24442015000100022&lng=en&tlng=en