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Types of anaemia seen in chronic renal failure is

A
Microcytic
B
Normocytic
C
Macrocytic
D
All the above
High-Yield Explanation
Erythropoietin synthesis is decreased causing anemia Iron deficiency anemia, which increases in prevalence as kidney function decreases, is especially prevalent in those requiring haemodialysis. It is multifactoral in cause, but includes increased inflammation, reduction in erythropoietin, and hyperuricemia leading to bone marrow suppression Leading to microcytic,normocytic,macrocytic anaemia Ref Robbins 9/e p420

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