A Puzzle of Hemolytic Anemia, Iron and Vitamin B12 Deficiencies in a 52-Year-Old Male
Figure 1
Examination of peripheral smear on admission showed marked anisocytosis and poikilocytosis. Microcytosis (red arrows) was predominant with interspersed large cells (yellow arrows) noted. Tear drop cells (white arrows), elliptocytes, and multiple fragmented red blood cells were also noted.