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What are the probable causes of iron deficiency anemia in a middle-aged female?
Menstrual problems
A patient presents with pallor, fatigue, occult blood in stool, eosinophilia, and reddish worms in the duodenum. What is the most likely diagnosis?
Iron Deficiency Anemia with Eosinophilia due to Hookworm Infection
A patient presents with pallor, fatigue, low hemoglobin, low mean corpuscular volume (MCV), and low mean corpuscular hemoglobin (MCH), but raised ferritin. What type of anemia does the patient have?
Sideroblastic anemia
What could be the likely cause of iron deficiency anemia in an old age male?
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A patient has a history of hemolysis, low hemoglobin, increased reticulocytes, and presence of Heinz bodies. What is the most likely diagnosis?
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Study Notes
Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Characterized by pallor, fatigue, low hemoglobin (Hb), low mean corpuscular volume (MCV), and low mean corpuscular hemoglobin (MCH)
- Diagnosed by low ferritin levels
- Causes vary by demographic:
- In middle-aged females, often caused by menstrual problems
- In older males, often caused by colorectal carcinoma
- In middle-aged males, often caused by peptic ulcer
Iron Deficiency Anemia with Eosinophilia due to Hookworm Infection
- Presents with pallor, fatigue, occult blood in stool, eosinophilia, reddish worms in duodenum, low Hb, and low MCV
- Eosinophilia and reddish worms in duodenum are key distinguishing features
Sideroblastic Anemia
- Characterized by pallor, fatigue, low Hb, low MCV, and low MCH
- Raises ferritin levels
Megaloblastic Anemia (Pernicious Anemia)
- Presents with low Hb, low red blood cell (RBC) count, high MCV, and high MCH
- Often accompanied by low white blood cell (WBC) count
- Physical characteristics include grey hair and blue eyes
- Pernicious anemia is a likely diagnosis
G6PD Deficiency
- Characterized by history of favism, low Hb, reticulocytosis, and Heinz bodies
- Key distinguishing features are history of favism and Heinz bodies
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This quiz covers the diagnosis and causes of various anemias, including iron deficiency anemia and sideroblastic anemia, based on symptoms and characteristics.
