1711. All are true regarding Anaemia of Chronic Diseases, except –
Correct Answer: Decreased Ferritin
Description: <p>Serum ferritin levels are increased in anemia of chronic disorder & is the most distinguishing feature between true iron deficiency anemia & iron deficient erythropoiesis in anemia of disease.</p><p>A defect in transfer of iron from macrophages to the developing erythroid cells in the marrow leads to reduced availability of iron for haem synthesis despite adequate iron stores, elevating serum ferritin levels.</p><p>Reference : Hardh mohan textbook of pathology sixth edition pg no 302.</p>
Category:
Medicine
Get More
Subject Mock Tests
Practice with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects and improve your knowledge.
Attempt a mock test nowMock Exam
Take an exam with 100 random questions selected from all subjects to test your knowledge.
Coming SoonGet More
Subject Mock Tests
Try practicing mock tests with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects.
Attempt a mock test now