Friday 17 November 2017

Bone marrow iron | PGI Nov 2017 Preparations MCQ


Bone marrow iron is increased in 

A. Thalassemia. 
B. Iron deficiency anaemia. 
C. Anaemia in chronic disease. 
D. PNH 
E. Megaloblastic anaemia.



Answer. A. Thalassemia ; (C) Anemia in chronic disease ; (E) Megaloblastic anemia
• Increased bone marrow iron is seen in
- sideroblastic anemia
- Anemia in chronic disease
- Megaloblastic anemia
- Pernicious anemia
- Thalassaemia
• Decreased marrow iron is seen in
- Iron deficiency anemia

- Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH)