Exam questionKROK 2Medicine ยท 2024
A 56-year-old patient complains of decreased appetite, weakness, palpitations, pain and a burning sensation in the tongue, heaviness in the epigastric region, and numbness in the limbs. Objectively, the following is observed: pale skin with a lemon-colored tint, Hunter's glossitis, enlarged liver and spleen. Complete blood count: erythrocytes-2.8-1012/L, hemoglobin -100 g/L, color index 1.2. Erythrocytes are large, often oval, with Jolly bodies and Cabot rings. What is the most likely diagnosis in this case?
Answer options
- B12 and folate deficiency anemia
- Hemolytic anemia
- Aplastic anemia
- Chronic hepatitis
- Iron deficiency anemia
Correct answer
B12 and folate deficiency anemia
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