Question

A 32-year-old woman presents with fatigue and exertional dyspnoea. Her full blood examination shows Hb 92 g/L, MCV 72 fL and low ferritin. She has heavy menstrual periods but no gastrointestinal symptoms. What is the most likely underlying diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Iron deficiency anaemia secondary to menorrhagia

Answer

Anaemia of chronic disease

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Megaloblastic anaemia due to vitamin B12 deficiency

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Haemolytic anaemia

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Thalassaemia trait

Practice question

A 32-year-old woman presents with fatigue and exertional dyspnoea. Her full blood examination shows Hb 92 g/L, MCV 72 fL and low ferritin. She has heavy menstrual periods but no gastrointestinal symptoms. What is the most likely underlying diagnosis?