Examination of the bone marrow revealed the absence of iron states 1. What is the diagnosis of the patient? Support your answer by explaining the laboratory result of the patient. 2. What is the RBC morphology of the patient based on your diagnosis?

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A 54-year-old man was admitted to the hospital for
treatment of a bleeding ulcer. The following laboratory data
were obtained:
RBC: 4.2 x 10¹2/L
WBC: 5 x 10°/L
Hct: 30%
Hgb: 8.5g/dL
Serum Iron: 40 ug/dL (7.2umol/L)
TIBC: 460 ug/dL (82.3umol/L)
Serum Ferritin: 12 ng/mL (12ug/L)
Transcribed Image Text:A 54-year-old man was admitted to the hospital for treatment of a bleeding ulcer. The following laboratory data were obtained: RBC: 4.2 x 10¹2/L WBC: 5 x 10°/L Hct: 30% Hgb: 8.5g/dL Serum Iron: 40 ug/dL (7.2umol/L) TIBC: 460 ug/dL (82.3umol/L) Serum Ferritin: 12 ng/mL (12ug/L)
Examination of the bone marrow revealed the absence of
iron states
1. What is the diagnosis of the patient? Support your
answer by explaining the laboratory result of the
patient.
2. What is the RBC morphology of the patient based on
your diagnosis?
Transcribed Image Text:Examination of the bone marrow revealed the absence of iron states 1. What is the diagnosis of the patient? Support your answer by explaining the laboratory result of the patient. 2. What is the RBC morphology of the patient based on your diagnosis?
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