Which of the following anemias is characterized by a lack of response to erythropoietin due to a defect in the erythropoietin receptor?

A Diamond-Blackfan anemia
B Fanconi anemia
C Congenital dyserythropoietic anemia
D Erythropoietin-resistant anemia ✓

Explanation

Erythropoietin-resistant anemia is a rare condition where the bone marrow fails to respond to erythropoietin due to a defect in the erythropoietin receptor, leading to severe anemia.

Source

Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases
Hematology Hematology: Anemia Hematology: Anemia Hard MEDICAL Confidence: medium