Megaloblastic Anemia: Pathophysiology
Megaloblastic anemia is a type of anemia characterized by the presence of abnormally large, immature red blood cells (megaloblasts) in the bone marrow and peripheral blood. This condition primarily results from deficiencies in vitamin B12 (cobalamin) and/or folic acid (vitamin B9). These vitamins are crucial for DNA synthesis and red blood cell production. This note…