Asynchronous Erythropoiesis Hematology Review 296
TYPE CAUSE EXPLANATION CHARACTERISTICS EXAMPLE
Megaloblastic Vitamin B 12 or folic Nucleus lags behind cytoplasm Oval macrocytes Pernicious anemia
acid deficiency in maturation. Cells grow larger
without dividing.Iron deficiency Iron deficiency Cytoplasm lags behind nucleus Microcytic, hypochromic Iron deficiency anemia
in maturation due to inadequate RBCs
iron for hgb synthesis.