A 58-year-old woman presents with a 2-month history of increasing tiredness, shortness of breath on exertion, and occasional palpitations. A full bloo...

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A 58-year-old woman presents with a 2-month history of increasing tiredness, shortness of breath on exertion, and occasional palpitations. A full blood count reveals: Hb 88 g/L, MCV 72 fL, MCH 23 pg, Ferritin 9 µg/L. What is the most likely diagnosis?

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Iron deficiency anaemia

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Anaemia of chronic disease

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Vitamin B12 deficiency anaemia

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Folate deficiency anaemia

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Thalassaemia trait

mrcgp akt MCQ (SBA): Iron Deficiency Anaemia

A 58-year-old woman presents with a 2-month history of increasing tiredness, shortness of breath on exertion, and occasional palpitations. A full blood count reveals: Hb 88 g/L, MCV 72 fL, MCH 23 pg, Ferritin 9 µg/L. What is the most likely diagnosis?