Sideroblastic anemia is seen in chronic poisoning of-
Correct Answer: Lead
Description: Sideroblastic anemia is of 2 types. 1. Hereditary Sideroblastic anemia 2.Acquired Sideroblastic anemia. Acquired is of primary and secondary. Secondary means Sideroblastic anaemia develops secondary to a variety of drugs,chemicals, toxins, hematological and various other diseases. In this lead toxicity causes Sideroblastic anemia. Reference :Harsh Mohan textbook of pathology, 7th edition.Pg no.277,278
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