Why is your patient's RBC so tiny? If MCV is under 80, think T.A.I.L.S. Thalassemia, Anemia of Chronic Disease, Iron Deficiency, Lead Poisoning, and Sideroblastic Anemia. This high-yield mnemonic will help you master causes, symptoms (like pica and spoon nails), and key lab values. Know how to spot iron deficiency anemia on iron studies and why hepcidin is your sneaky Step 1 villain. Perfect for USMLE Step 1, Step 2, MCAT, and shelf prep usmlestep1 #medstudent #highyieldmnemonics #mcatprep #microcyticanemia #irondeficiency #medicalschool #step1tips #drhavicandbrody #anemiareview ____________________________________ #PathophysiologyofAnemia #IronDeficiencyAnemia #SideroblasticAnemia #AnemiaofChronicDisease #ClassicFindingsofAnemia #DiagnosticApproachtoMicrocyticAnemia #TreatmentofMicrocyticAnemia Comment, Like, SUBSCRIBE,,,,,