All of the following cause Microcytic Hypochromic anemia except:
Answer is D (Fanconi's Anemia) Fanconi's anemia is congenital disorder responsible for a form of aplastic anemia. It does not produce a microcytic hypochromic picture. It causes a normocVtic normochromic anemia. Lead poisoninz Lead causes inhibition of several enzymes involved in haem synthesis including ALA synthetase and leads to sideroblastic anemia with a microcytic hypochronic anemia. The characteristic haematological features of lead poisoning include: Sideroblastic anemia Q Haemolysis Q Punctate basophilia Q
Lead poisoning
Thalassemia
Iron deficiency anemia
Fanconi's anemia