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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

  1. B12-deficient
  2. Hypoplastic
  3. Toxic
  4. Haemolytic
  5. Iron-deficient
Correct answer

B12-deficient

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