38y.o Female with chief complaint of black stool and fatigue | Figure 1

Case Details

38y.o Female with black stool and fatigue

A 38-year-old female presented with a chief complaint of black stool and fatigue for more than a week prior to admission. Her complete blood count revealed mild hypochromic microcytic anemia, a normal leukocyte count, and thrombocytosis. A fecal occult blood test (FOBT) was negative.

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Case Example 1

A middle-aged patient presented with gradual fatigue, easy bruising, and no overt bleeding. Preliminary lab tests indicated a mild microcytic, hypochromic anemia and subsequent investigations suggested iron overload conditions leading to a diagnosis of sideroblastic anemia. Management included treatments addressing possible reversible causes and long-term iron surveillance.

Case Example 2

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Case Example 3

A patient with a blood smear indicating iron deficiency anemia; hypochromic red blood cells were noted.

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1. A 52-year-old man with chest pain and respiratory findings.
2. A 28-year-old woman with intense pruritus and skin lesions.
3. A 4-month-old male infant with skin lesions localized to the chin.
4. A patient in late teens presenting after a collapse.

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