A patient with anemia is found to have a low reticulocyte count and a normocytic anemia. What is the most likely cause of this patient's anemia?

A Bone marrow failure ✓
B Iron deficiency anemia
C Anemia of chronic disease
D Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia

Explanation

A low reticulocyte count indicates a problem with red blood cell production, and a normocytic anemia suggests that the bone marrow is not producing enough red blood cells. Bone marrow failure is a possible cause of this patient's anemia.

Source

Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine
Hematology Hematology: Anemia Hematology: Anemia Medium MEDICAL Confidence: high