Anemia iron deficiency

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Pathophysiology.
 Iron is essential for the production of hemoglobin. The depletion of iron stores may result from blood loss, decreased intake, impaired absorption, or increased demand. ... Iron deficiency will lead to microcytic hypochromic anemia on the peripheral blood smear

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