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I was diagnosed with microcytic anemia due to heavy menstruation. pbs shows few atypical lymphocytes. no blast seen. could this be a reaction related?

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Yes: One can see a lot of blood abnormalities in iron deficiency. Depending on how severe, it can be mistaken for other disorders.

Answered 8/23/2012

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