Microangiopathic Anemia

Introduction

RBCs are damaged in systemic circulation due to sharp microthrombi lining small vessels
Associated conditions
- DIC
- TTP-HUS
- SLE
malignant hypertension

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Symptoms
anemia

Evaluation

Blood smear
- schistocytes (helmet cells) (indicated by arrow in image above)
  - due to shearing mechanical destruction

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Microangiopathic Anemia

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