Anemias USMLE Step 1 Practice Question
A 68-year-old man comes to the physician because of fatigue and difficulty walking. He reports numbness in both feet. Examination shows decreased vibration sense in the lower extremities. Laboratory studies reveal hemoglobin 9.6 g/dL, MCV 114 fL, and hypersegmented neutrophils on peripheral smear. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
Answer choices
- AVitamin B12 deficiencyCorrect answer
- BAnemia of chronic disease
- CBeta-thalassemia minor
- DIron deficiency anemia
- ESideroblastic anemia
- FFolate deficiency
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