Megaloblastic Anaemia
Megaloblastic anaemia refers to the abnormal development of red cells i.e. megaloblasts in the bone marrow.
Etiology
It is due to lack of folic acid and/or vitamin B12 in the diet. The other associated factor are, protein deficiency states, chronic or recurrent diarrhoea, malabsorption syndrome, chronic hepatic disease, anticonvulscent drugs and hemolytic anaemias.