Sideroblastic anemia
Facts
:
Defective heme synthesis
Diagnosis
:
Increased serum iron
Decreased total iron binding capacity (TIBC)
Hypochromic and normocytic anemia
"Ringed sideroblasts" on peripheral smear
See Also
:
Anemias
Associated With
:
Isoniazid (pyridoxine inhibitor)
Differential Diagnosis
:
Iron deficiency anemia
July 20th 2010
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Hematology
Internal Medicine
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