ĐẶC ĐIỂM LÂM SÀNG VÀ CẬN LÂM SÀNG CỦA BỆNH NHI THIẾU MÁU THIẾU SẮT TẠI BỆNH VIỆN NHI TRUNG ƯƠNG

Abstract

Objective: To describe the clinical characteristics and hematological-biochemical indices of pediatric patients with iron deficiency anemia (IDA) at the Vietnam National Children’s Hospital. Subjects and Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted on 50 children under 5 years old diagnosed with IDA, treated at the Vietnam National Children’s Hospital from January to July 2023. Clinical data and laboratory parameters including complete blood count, serum iron, and ferritin were collected. Data analysis was performed using SPSS 20.0. Results: Male patients accounted for 56%, females for 44%. Children under 24 months represented 64%. The most common symptom was pallor (100%). Most patients had mild anemia (88%), with no cases of severe anemia. Mean values: Hb: 99±10.31 g/l; MCV: 61±4.02 fl; MCH: 19.73±2.76 pg; serum iron: 4.32±1.57 µmol/l; ferritin: 18.84±5.39 ng/ml. Conclusion: IDA predominantly affects children under 2 years old, presenting with nonspecific symptoms and mostly mild severity. Hematological indices indicated microcytic, hypochromic anemia. Early detection and timely treatment are essential.