Exam questionKROK 1Pharmacy ยท 2009
After a stomach resection a patient presented with weakness, skin pallor, face puffiness, enlargement of liver and spleen. Analysis of the peripheral blood revealed megaloblasts and megalocytes; hyperchromatism (colour index - 1,3). What type of anaemia is observed in this patient?
Answer options
- B12-deficient
- Hypoplastic
- Toxic
- Haemolytic
- Iron-deficient
Correct answer
B12-deficient
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