A patient with anemia is diagnosed with a condition characterized by the presence of ringed sideroblasts in the bone marrow. What is the most likely diagnosis?

A Sideroblastic anemia ✓
B Pernicious anemia
C Iron deficiency anemia
D Thalassemia major

Explanation

The presence of ringed sideroblasts in the bone marrow is diagnostic of sideroblastic anemia, a disorder characterized by the accumulation of iron within mitochondria of erythroblast precursors.

Source

Blood Journal
Hematology Hematology: Anemia Hematology: Anemia Medium MEDICAL Confidence: high