A patient presents with anemia and is found to have a deficiency of pyridoxine (Vitamin B6). Which of the following types of anemia is most likely?

A Megaloblastic anemia
B Sideroblastic anemia ✓
C Iron deficiency anemia
D Folate deficiency anemia

Explanation

Pyridoxine (Vitamin B6) deficiency can lead to sideroblastic anemia, characterized by the presence of ringed sideroblasts in the bone marrow. These are erythroblasts with abnormal mitochondrial accumulations of iron.

Source

MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia
Hematology Hematology: Anemia Hematology: Anemia Medium MEDICAL Confidence: high