What are the Histological Features of Microcytic Anemia?
Under the microscope, microcytic RBCs can be identified by their reduced size compared to normal RBCs. Other histological features may include:
Hypochromia: The cells appear paler than normal due to reduced hemoglobin content. Anisocytosis: Variation in the size of RBCs. Poikilocytosis: Variation in the shape of RBCs. Target Cells: RBCs with a bullseye appearance, often seen in thalassemia.
