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Pathology Megaloblastic Anemia 1b790b73

Find the false statement regarding megaloblastic anemia.

A
Macro-polycytes
B
Reduced reticulocyte count
C
Hypercellular bone marrow
D
MCHC is increased
High-Yield Explanation
Macro-polycytes (large hypersegmented neutrophils) seen in megaloblastic anemia MCHC is calculated by dividing MCH with MCV. Since both parameters are increased propoionately in megaloblastic anemia, MCHC remains normal. Thus, option 4 is wrong. Remaining all features given in options can be seen in Megaloblastic anemia Note: Increase in MCHC occurs only in hereditary spherocytosis

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