normocytic anemia

Introduction

Anemia associated with an MCV of 80-100 fL.

Etiology

• anemia of chronic disease (most common)
  • anemia of chronic inflammation
  • anemia of chronic renal failure
  • anemia of chronic liver disease
• acute hemorrhage
• HIV-related anemia
• dilutional
• sports anemia
• mixed anemias
• myelophthisic anemia
• uremia
• hemoglobinopathy
• anemia of endocrine failure

More general terms

• anemia