n 80-year-old man is seen for an annual physical examination. He complains of shortness of breath on exertion and is often tired. His stool is black. Laboratory data are:   Hb 8.2 g/dL  Hct 30%  WBC count: 4.2 x 10°/  WBC differential  Neutrophils: 60%  Lymphocytes: 31%  Monocytes: 7%  Eosinophils: 2%  Basophils: 0%  RBC count: 40 x 102/   RDW: 20%  Platelet count: 400 x 10°/  Reticulocyte count: 1.2%  Stool occult blood: Positive What is the most probable type of anemia seen in this patient? What is the cause of the anemia seen in this patient?

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An 80-year-old man is seen for an annual physical examination. He complains of shortness of breath on exertion and is often tired. His stool is black. Laboratory data are:  

Hb 8.2 g/dL 

Hct 30% 

WBC count: 4.2 x 10°/ 

WBC differential 

Neutrophils: 60% 

Lymphocytes: 31% 

Monocytes: 7% 

Eosinophils: 2% 

Basophils: 0% 

RBC count: 40 x 102/  

RDW: 20% 

Platelet count: 400 x 10°/ 

Reticulocyte count: 1.2% 

Stool occult blood: Positive

  1. What is the most probable type of anemia seen in this patient?
  2. What is the cause of the anemia seen in this patient?
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