True about iron deficiency anemia are all EXCEPT?
Microcytic hypochromic anemia
Decreased TIBC
Bone marrow iron decreased earlier than serum iron
Decreased transferrin saturation
TIBC is increased in iron deficiency anemia IRON DEFICIENCY ANEMIA: - Most common cause of anemia in children - Occurs when there is decrease in total body iron content - severe enough to diminish erythropoiesis & cause anemia - Clinical features: Pallor , fatigue, Smooth tongue, pica, koilonychia - Peripheral Smear : shows Microcytic Hypochromic Anemia , anisocytosis, target cells , pencil cells - Other parameters: RDW Increased Serum iron Decreased Serum ferritin Decreased TIBC Increased Mentzer Index: >14 - Bone marrow iron decreased earlier than serum iron - Decreased transferrin saturation - Treatment: Iron supplementation
Nutritional anemia