A patient evaluated for chronic iron deficiency anaemia.
- Author:
Vui Heng CHONG
;
Pemasiri Upali TELISINGHE
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- From:Brunei International Medical Journal
2010;6(1):49-49
- CountryBrunei Darussalam
- Language:English
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Abstract:
A middle aged patient with end stage renal failure on regular dialysis was referred for evaluation
of chronic iron deficiency anaemia. Previous faecal occult blood testing had been positive four out
of five times. Previous two upper gastrointestinal endoscopies had been reported as moderate to
severe antral gastritis. A colonoscopy only showed grade I haemorrhoids. He had also required
regular blood transfusion. A repeat endoscopy was carried out and this finding is shown in the
panel above. A biopsy was also taken for histological evaluation.
What is the diagnosis?
Answer: refer to page 70
