Medical MCQ-1729. A 28 yr old female presented with malaise and generalised weakness since 6 month. Her appetite Is reduced and she has giddiness and palpitations on and off. There was no organomegaly. Laboratory Study showed normochromic to hypochromic anaemia and MCV-80. What Is the diagnosis

1729. A 28 yr old female presented with malaise and generalised weakness since 6 month. Her appetite Is reduced and she has giddiness and palpitations on and off. There was no organomegaly. Laboratory Study showed normochromic to hypochromic anaemia and MCV-80. What Is the diagnosis

Thalassemia minor

Iron deficiency anaemia

Chronic malaria

Folate deficiency

Question Category:

Medicine

Correct Answer:

Iron deficiency anaemia

Description:

Iron deficiency anemia is much more common in women between the age of 20 & 45 yrs than in men.The onset of this anemia is generally slow .The usual symptoms are weakness ,fatigue ,palpitations ,dyspnoea on exeion & pallor of skin, sclera & mucous membrane.

Also MCV will be less than 80fl in iron deficiency anemia .

Reference :Harsh mohan textbook of pathology sixth edition pg no 298.

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