Exam questionKROK 2Medicine · 2014
A 63-year-old female complains of general weakness, a feeling of heaviness, compression in the epigastrium, postprandial fullness, nausea, belching after meals. These symptoms have been observed for about 15 years. Objectively: body temperature is 36,4°C, respiratory rate - 20/min, Ps - 88/min, blood pressure - 115/75 mm Hg. Skin and mucous membranes are pale. Blood test results: RBC -2,0-1012/l, Hb -100 g/l. Tests revealed parietalcell antibodies. What is the most likely reason for the development of anemia in this patient?
Answer options
- Disruption of hemoglobin synthesis
- Disruption of erythropoietin synthesis
- Production of antibodies to intrinsic factor
- Impaired iron absorption
- Increased loss of iron
Correct answer
Production of antibodies to intrinsic factor
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