Question

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?

Accepted Answer

Iron deficiency anaemia

Answer

Anaemia of chronic disease

Answer

Vitamin B12 deficiency anaemia

Answer

Folate deficiency anaemia

Answer

Thalassaemia trait

Practice question

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?