Question

A 60-year-old man is found to have iron deficiency anaemia (Hb 95 g/L, MCV 70 fL, Ferritin 10 µg/L). He denies any overt blood loss. What is the most appropriate investigation pathway?

Accepted Answer

Gastroscopy (OGD) and Colonoscopy (Bidirectional endoscopy)

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CT colonography

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Faecal immunochemical test (FIT)

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Gastroscopy (OGD) only

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Trial of oral iron and reassess Hb in 4 weeks

Practice question

A 60-year-old man is found to have iron deficiency anaemia (Hb 95 g/L, MCV 70 fL, Ferritin 10 µg/L). He denies any overt blood loss. What is the most appropriate investigation pathway?