MCQ – 89367

Pancytopenia on blood examination is seen in

A.	Megaloblastic anemia
B.	Hairy cell leukemia
C.	Acute promyelocytic leukemia
D.	Myelodysplastic syndrome

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Correct Answer � B Explanation

Correct answer: B  Hairy cell leukemia

Pancytopenia is mainly seen in :

•Familial hemophagocytic syndrome

•Aplastic anemia

•Gaucher’s disease

•Metastatic carcinoma of bone

•Multiple Myeloma

•Overwhelming infections

•Lymphoma

•Myelofibrosis

•Dyskeratosis congenita

•Myelodysplastic syndrome

•Leukemia

•Leishmaniasis

•Severe folate or vitamin B12 deficiency

•Systemic lupus erythematosus

•Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (blood test)

•Viral infections (such as HIV, EBV; an undetermined virus is most common)

•Alimentary toxic aleukia

•Copper deficiency

•Pernicious anemia

•Medication

•Hypersplenism

•Osteopetrosis