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



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July 20th 2010