A patient with anemia is found to have a low serum level of vitamin B6. Which of the following types of anemia is most likely to be associated with this finding?

A Megaloblastic anemia
B Microcytic anemia due to iron deficiency
C Sideroblastic anemia ✓
D Normocytic anemia due to chronic disease

Explanation

Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) deficiency can lead to impaired heme synthesis, resulting in the production of ringed sideroblasts, which are characteristic of sideroblastic anemia.

Source

Williams Hematology
Hematology Hematology: Anemia Hematology: Anemia Medium MEDICAL Confidence: medium