QuestionSBA
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Incorrect. This would usually be diagnosed at a younger age, and bloods would show a microcytic anaemia with haemolysis.
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e
Sickle Cell anaemia
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Incorrect. This would usually be diagnosed at a younger age, and bloods would show a isolated microcytosis
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c
Beta thalassemia
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Correct. Pernicious anaemia is associated with high MCH and MCV. Gastritis is also linked to this condition.
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a
Pernicious anaemia
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Incorrect. This would usually be diagnosed at a younger age, and bloods would show a microcytic anaemia.
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b
Alpha Thalassemia
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Incorrect. Bloods in this condition would show a microcytic anaemia along with a high serum ferritin
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d
Sideroblastic anaemia
Concept
Chapter
2693
4086
Pernicious anaemia
Topic
157
Haematology
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A 70 year old female presents to the GP and states they are feeling tired all the time. They have a past medical history of gastritis and diabetes.

Blood tests show a low Hb, high MCV and MCH, normal MCHC.

What type of anaemia is this patient presenting with?
a