Red Cell Characteristics Related to Size

Summary of Macrocytes

To summarize, two types of macrocytes can be seen, true macrocytes (megalocytes) and pseudomacrocytes. The MCV and MCH values will be increased when megalocytes are present, while all the indice values will be normal when pseudomacrocytes are found.

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