Question

A 40-year-old patient with Crohn's disease affecting the terminal ileum presents with increasing fatigue. Blood tests reveal: Hb 95 g/L (130-175), MCV 105 fL (82-99), Platelets 180 x10⁹/L (150-400), WCC 6.5 x10⁹/L (4.0-11.0). What deficiency is the most likely cause of this anaemia?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin B12 deficiency

Answer

Iron deficiency

Answer

Folate deficiency

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Anaemia of chronic disease

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Haemolytic anaemia

Practice question

A 40-year-old patient with Crohn's disease affecting the terminal ileum presents with increasing fatigue. Blood tests reveal: Hb 95 g/L (130-175), MCV 105 fL (82-99), Platelets 180 x10⁹/L (150-400), WCC 6.5 x10⁹/L (4.0-11.0). What deficiency is the most likely cause of this anaemia?