Normocytic anemiasNormocytic anemias are classified as anemias
with a mean (average) corpuscular volume (RBC volume), decreased
heamatocrit and hemoglobin levelsThese types of anemias are typical
found in elderly patients (85yrs and older) but can be seen in ages
as early as 44yrs.The prevalence of these anemias increases with
age and can be found predominately in malesThe normal range for
mean corpuscular volume is = 80-100 femtoliters
10^-53CausesMalnutritionMalabsorptionPoor dietingMixture of macro
and microcytic anemiaB2 Deficiency (ariboflavinosis)Dietary
deficiency of riboflavin (ariboflavinosis) is characterized by sore
throat cheilosis (lesions on the lips) angular stomatitis (lesions
on the angles of the mouth) glossitis: fissured and bright pink
colored tongue)normocytic, normochromic anemiaSevere riboflavin
deficiency may affect the conversion of vitamin B6 to its coenzyme,
as well as conversion of tryptophan to niacin.Concentrations
