title: [Rational diagnosis of anemias].
abstract: An algorithmic approach to the diagnosis of anemias is presented. It starts with history, physical examination, and a basic laboratory program including erythrocyte morphology. On the basis of the reticulocyte count and MCH-value anemias are divided into hypo- and hyperregenerative as well as micro-, normo-, or macrocytic forms. Within these groups it is easy to diagnose common anemias by only a few laboratory tests. Rare forms of anemia will be recognized as such and diagnosed by special investigations.
authors.affiliation: Kinderklinik der Städtischen Kliniken Kassel.
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Wehinger
mesh_terms: D000465:Algorithms; D000740:Anemia / Q000145:classification / Q000209:etiology*; D002648:Child; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans
vernacular_title: Rationelle Diagnostik der Anämien.