All of the following statements about iron deficiency anemia are true except?
Ans. (a) Latent iron deficiency is most common presentation in India(Ref: Robbins 9th/pg 649-652; 8th/pg 659-662)a. False- Manifest (Anemia), not Latent (pre-anemia) iron deficiency is most common presentation in Indiab. True- Saturation of transferrin is always reduced to <16%. At this level of saturation, iron delivery to erythroid precursors is limited.c. True-Most sensitive marker in iron deficiency anemia is Serum ferritind. True-The onset of iron deficiency anemia is usually insidious & progression of symptoms is gradual. As a result, patients accommodate remarkably well to advancing anemia & may not present with clinical features
Latent iron deficiency is most common presentation in India
Transferrin saturation is less than 16%
Serum ferritin is the earliest marker
It can present without detectable abnormalities
Misc. (R.B.C)