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Exam questionKROK 1Medicine · 2020

A 47-year-old man complains of weakness and dizziness. Half a year ago he underwent a gastric resection. Blood test: Hb – 80g/L, erythrocytes- 3.5 x 1012/l, color index – 0.69, ESR – 15mm/hr, serum iron – 5.4 mcmol/L, erythrocyte hypochromia. What type of anemia is the most likely in this patient?

Answer options

  1. B12 or folate deficiency anemia
  2. Hemolytic anemia
  3. Sideroachrestic anemia
  4. Hemorrhagic anemia
  5. Iron deficiency anemia
Correct answer

Iron deficiency anemia

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