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Defective hemoglobin synthesis due to a block in the protoporphyrin pathway will result in which type of anemia?
Sideroblastic anemia
Which type of anemia would you see ringed sideroblasts?
Sideroblastic anemia
Which of the following characterizes sideroblastic anemia?
TIBC decreased, increased ferritin and serum iron
A block in the protoporphyrin pathway resulting in defective hemoglobin synthesis is characteristic of which type of anemia?
Porphyrias