Question

Bone marrow aspiration findings in megaloblastic anemia

Answer 1

Anemia which arises from abnormal DNA synthesis caused by vitamin B12 or folate deficiencis. This leads to abnormal nuclear maturation of the hematopoietic cells and ineffective erythropoiesis. The anemia caused by B12 deficiency is also called pernicious anemia (apart from anemia, other symptoms such as atrophic glossitis, atrophic gastritis and neurologic disorders are often present).