Question 22 (part 2) · LEK · Iron deficiency anemia
A 79-year-old male presents to the doctor with general malaise. His blood tests reveal haemoglobin 10 g/dl. MCV, MCH and MCHC are below normal limits. The numbers of blood platelets and leukocytes are normal. Which of the conditions should be ruled out first?
- A. vitamin B12 deficiency.
- B. colorectal cancer.
- C. hemochromatosis.
- D. folic acid deficiency.
- E. chronic kidney disease.
Hint
Microcytic hypochromic anaemia in an elderly man means iron deficiency until proven otherwise; ask where the iron is being lost.
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