Sideroblastic Anaemia- Microcytic Anaemia Flashcards by Rusna Dhanjal | Brainscape

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What is Sideroblastic Anaemia?

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A form of anaemia whereby the bone marrow produces ringed sideroblasts
The body has iron but the iron is unable to be corporated into the haemoglobin

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What are the causes of sideroblastic Anaemia?

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X-linked Recessive
OR Acquired ( myelodysplastic disorders/ or following isoniazid/ chloramphenicol)

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