Diagnostic finding

Decreased MCV

A reduction of mean corpuscular volume (MCV) below the normal range (typically <80 fL in adults), indicating reduced average red blood cell size and representing a microcytic pattern of anemia.

Causes

Iron deficiency anemia
Thalassemia
Anemia of chronic disease
Lead poisoning
Sideroblastic anemia

Also known as: Low MCV, Microcytic anemia, Microcytosis

Referencing diagnoses

Anemia
Sickle cell disease
Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura

Note: Lists existing diagnoses in Diagnotize only.