MRCP (Paeds). Anaemia in children.
The important causes of anaemia in childhood differ from those in adults. Anaemia is a physical sign that needs explanation and this article aims to bring out important points in the history, examination and laboratory tests. Key features of a number of anaemias presenting in childhood are outlined.
Welch
J C
JC
Department of Paediatrics, University of Sheffield, Sheffield Children's Hospital, Western Bank.
Lilleyman
J S
JS
D000293:Adolescent; D000740:Anemia / Q000097:blood / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D000741:Anemia, Aplastic / Q000175:diagnosis; D000755:Anemia, Sickle Cell / Q000175:diagnosis; D002648:Child; D006454:Hemoglobins / Q000032:analysis; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D013789:Thalassemia / Q000175:diagnosis
D006454:Hemoglobins