During an evaluation of hypoproliferative anemia, a patient was found to have mild normocytic anemia, serum iron was low < 50, increased TIBC, with elevated serum ferritin and adequate bone marrow iron stores. The most likely diagnosis in this scenario is?
Correct Answer: Anemia of chronic inflammation
Description: In anemia of chronic disease without iron deficiency ferritin levels should be normal or high. Ref: Harrison, Edition - 18, Page - 848
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