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Angiodysplasia laboratory findings
Introduction
Overview
Overview
No specific laboratory findings are found in angiodysplasia. Complete blood count may show microcytic hypochromic anemia due to iron deficiency. Fecal occult blood testing is positive when bleeding is active.
Laboratory Findings
Laboratory Findings
- No specific laboratory findings are found in angiodysplasia.
- Complete blood count which may show microcytic hypochromic anemia due to iron deficiency.[1]
- Renal function tests, liver function tests and coagulation studies to diagnose any underlying medical condition like chronic kidney disease, end-stage kidney disease, congenital or acquired coagulation abnormalities.
- Fecal occult blood testing is positive when bleeding is active.
References
References
- ↑ Hemingway AP (1989). “Angiodysplasia as a cause of iron deficiency anaemia”. Blood Rev. 3 (3): 147–51. doi:10.1016/0268-960x(89)90011-8. PMID 2676033.
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