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Anaemia in neoplastic disease (C00-D48+)

Anaemia in chronic diseases classified elsewhere

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GuidelinesAnaemia, Chronic DisorderDescription General Measures D63.0/D63.8 DESCRIPTION Anaemia due to chronic inflammation. This is characteristically a normochromic normocytic anaemia. Common causes of anaemia of chronic disorder include: Malignancy, e.g. haematological or solid tumours. Autoimmune disorders, e.g. rheumatoid arthritis. Chronic infections, e.g. HIV and TB. Chronic kidney disease. GENERAL MEASURES Investigate and