Which of the following disorders mimic each other
Both present with microcytic hypochromic anemia.
Mentzer index is used to diffeentiate between the two. It is less than 13 in Thalassemia. (MCV / RBC Count).
Iron deficiency anemia and sickle cell anemia
Sickle cell anemia and Thalassemia
Thalassemia and Iron deficiency anemia
Iron deficiency anemia and vitamin B12 deficiency anemia.