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Hemolytic Anemia

Destruction or hemolysis of RBCs at a rate that 

exceeds production

Third major cause of anemia

Intrinsic hemolytic anemia

Abnormal hemoglobin

Enzyme deficiencies

RBC membrane abnormalities 

Extrinsic hemolytic anemia

Normal RBCs 

Damaged by external factors

Liver

Spleen

Toxins

Mechanical injury (heart valves)

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Hematologic System, Oncologic Disorders & Anemias

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