Causes of Anemia by Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm Low Mean Corpuscular Volume (<80 fL) • Iron Deficiency • Thalassemia • Lead Poisoning • Anemia of Chronic Disease Normal Mean Corpuscular Volume (80-100 fL) • Bleeding • Hemolysis • Marrow Failure • Anemia of Chronic Disease (e.g. Renal Disease, Liver Disease, Endocrinopathy, Chronic Inflammation, Chronic Infection) High Mean Corpuscular Volume (>100 fL) • B12 Deficiency • Folate Deficiency • Drugs • Reticulocytosis • Liver Disease • Hypothyroidism • Myelodysplasia #Anemia #MCV #Classification #Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes #Hematology
