What is a microcalcification? A microcalcification is a small deposit of the mineral calcium inside tissue. Microcalcifications can be found anywhere in the body but they are most commonly found in the breast where they are associated with both non-cancerous and cancerous conditions. Imaging studies such as mammography can see microcalcifications in the breast and …
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Thrombotic microangiopathy (TMA) is a group of conditions where red blood cells (RBCs) are destroyed by blood clots in small blood vessels such as capillaries and arterioles. TMA is also associated with decreased platelets and organ damage. Diseases in this group include: Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) TMA …
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Megaloblastic anemia is a type of anemia caused by low levels of vitamin B12 or folate in the body. Anemia means that the number of red blood cells (RBCs) or the amount of hemoglobin in the blood is lower than normal. RBCs which carry oxygen in your blood require vitamin B12 and folate to develop …
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Anemia of chronic disease (ACD) is a type of anemia that develops in people with long-standing illnesses that cause inflammation. Anemia means that the blood has fewer red blood cells than normal or that the red blood cells contain less hemoglobin. Red blood cells are the cells in the blood that carry oxygen from the …
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Iron deficiency anemia is a type of anemia caused by low levels of iron in the body. It is the most common cause of anemia among adults. Common causes include blood loss, pregnancy, and a diet low in iron. What does anemia mean? Anemia means a decreased amount of hemoglobin in the blood. Hemoglobin is …
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Anemia is a condition in which the blood has too little hemoglobin, the protein inside red blood cells that carries oxygen throughout the body. Anemia can happen when there are fewer red blood cells than normal or when each red blood cell contains less hemoglobin than it should. Because oxygen is essential for producing energy, …
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