A 68-year-old man is found to have iron deficiency anaemia (Hb 98 g/L, MCV 72 fL, Ferritin 10 µg/L). He denies any overt bleeding or change in bowel h...

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A 68-year-old man is found to have iron deficiency anaemia (Hb 98 g/L, MCV 72 fL, Ferritin 10 µg/L). He denies any overt bleeding or change in bowel habit. What is the most appropriate next investigation?

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Upper GI endoscopy (OGD) and Colonoscopy

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Ultrasound abdomen and pelvis

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CT abdomen and pelvis

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Faecal immunochemical test (FIT)

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Coeliac serology

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Iron Deficiency Anaemia

A 68-year-old man is found to have iron deficiency anaemia (Hb 98 g/L, MCV 72 fL, Ferritin 10 µg/L). He denies any overt bleeding or change in bowel habit. What is the most appropriate next investigation?