What is the characteristic feature of anemia in patients with myelodysplastic syndromes?

A Normocytic normochromic anemia
B Macrocytic anemia
C Microcytic hypochromic anemia
D Dimorphic anemia ✓

Explanation

Myelodysplastic syndromes are characterized by dimorphic anemia, which is a mixture of normocytic and macrocytic red blood cells, due to the abnormal maturation of red blood cell precursors.

Source

American Society of Hematology
Hematology Hematology: Anemia Hematology: Anemia Hard MEDICAL Confidence: high