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06 Apr 2025Dr Zaid Ismail
Haematology

What is Haemochromatosis (Iron overload)?

Hereditary haemochromatosis is a common autosomal recessive disorder causing increased intestinal iron absorption, leading to iron overload. Epidemiology Clinical Features Often asymptomatic early on. Consider in patients with: Red...

27 Mar 2025Dr Zaid Ismail
Algorithms & PathwaysHaematology

What is Macrocytosis (raised MCV)?

An elevated mean corpuscular volume (MCV) indicates macrocytosis, commonly defined as MCV >100 fL. It’s often picked up incidentally on routine blood tests. The clinical significance varies and should be assessed in context. Common...