A 48-year-old man has microcytic anemia (Hgb 10.5 g/dL, MCV 74 fL, ferritin 30 ng/mL, transferrin saturation 12%). He denies overt bleeding. What is t...

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A 48-year-old man has microcytic anemia (Hgb 10.5 g/dL, MCV 74 fL, ferritin 30 ng/mL, transferrin saturation 12%). He denies overt bleeding. What is the recommended next diagnostic step?

Accepted Answer

Bidirectional endoscopy to evaluate for GI blood loss

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Empiric oral iron only and no evaluation

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Fecal occult blood testing only

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Abdominal CT with contrast

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Small bowel capsule endoscopy first line

us-usmle-step-2 MCQ (SBA): Iron Deficiency Anemia Evaluation

A 48-year-old man has microcytic anemia (Hgb 10.5 g/dL, MCV 74 fL, ferritin 30 ng/mL, transferrin saturation 12%). He denies overt bleeding. What is the recommended next diagnostic step?