A 64-year-old woman has haemoglobin 90 g/L, MCV 72 fL and low ferritin. She complains of fatigue and breathlessness on exertion. What is the most like...

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A 64-year-old woman has haemoglobin 90 g/L, MCV 72 fL and low ferritin. She complains of fatigue and breathlessness on exertion. What is the most likely cause of her anaemia?

Accepted Answer

Iron deficiency anaemia

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Anaemia of chronic disease

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Vitamin B12 deficiency

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Folate deficiency

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Haemolytic anaemia

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Iron deficiency anaemia

A 64-year-old woman has haemoglobin 90 g/L, MCV 72 fL and low ferritin. She complains of fatigue and breathlessness on exertion. What is the most likely cause of her anaemia?