Describe side roblastic anemia
Sideroblastic anemia is a form of anemia characterized by the appearance of sideroblasts, immature ferritin-containing blast marrow cells in circulation. Sideroblastic anemia presents clinically as iron overload due to adjustments for poor oxygenation. Iron absorption and RBC production are increased to compensate for ineffective oxygen transport. There are presently eight characterized forms of sideroblastic anemia identified by the genetic mutation that is present, and all have characteristic mitochondrial iron overloading.
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